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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 4 - LICENSING OF CERTAIN DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-401 — 17-82-406) › Section 17-82-401 - Legislative intent

The provisions of this subchapter are intended to be supplemental and in addition to subchapters 1-3 of this chapter and are intended to authorize the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners to issue permits to dental assistants who perform expanded duties as provided in this subchapter.
Acts 1985, No. 473, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-571.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 4 - LICENSING OF CERTAIN DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-401 — 17-82-406) › Section 17-82-402 - Penalties

Any person who violates the provisions of §
17-82-403
or any dentist who permits a person to violate the provisions of §
17-82-403
shall be subject to the penalties and sanctions as set forth in §§
17-82-301(b) and (c)
and
17-82-316
.
Acts 1985, No. 473, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-573.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 4 - LICENSING OF CERTAIN DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-401 — 17-82-406) › Section 17-82-403 - Permit required

No person shall perform the expanded duties of a dental assistant as defined by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners in the rules of the board without a permit.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1520, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1985, No. 473, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-572.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 4 - LICENSING OF CERTAIN DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-401 — 17-82-406) › Section 17-82-404 - Applications - Issuance

(a)
A dental assistant who desires to perform expanded duties as defined by the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners in the State of Arkansas shall apply in writing for examination to the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners, and he or she shall transmit with the written application his or her examination and licensing fee.
(b)
The examination and licensing fee shall be determined by the board and shall be an amount reasonably calculated to cover the costs of administering the examination, issuing the license to practice, and otherwise administering this subchapter.
(c)
An applicant must be of good moral reputation and character and a graduate of a school or course of study approved by the board for the training of dental assistants.
(d)
An applicant must submit upon request such proof as the board may require touching upon character and fitness.
(e)
(1)
If after considering an application and its accompanying records the board finds that the applicant is not qualified to take the examination, the board shall refund the entire amount of the examination and licensing fee paid by the applicant.
(2)
If a qualified applicant fails to appear for examination, the fee shall be retained by the board.
(3)
If an applicant fails to make the grade or percentage required by the board, the fee paid by him or her shall be retained by the board.
(f)
If an applicant makes the grade or percentage required by the board, it shall issue to him or her without further initial cost a permit to perform the expanded duties of a dental assistant in the State of Arkansas.
(g)
All permits shall be numbered and issued consecutively.
(h)
If a permit is lost or destroyed, the secretary-treasurer shall furnish a certified copy of the permit to the permittee upon the payment of a fee to be prescribed by the board, and the fee shall be in an amount reasonably calculated to cover the cost of furnishing the certified copy.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1521, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1985, No. 473, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-574.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 4 - LICENSING OF CERTAIN DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-401 — 17-82-406) › Section 17-82-405 - Annual registration

(a)
(1)
For dental assistants who perform expanded duties, all permits issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall continue in full force and effect until forfeited, suspended, or revoked.
(2)
However, on January 1 of odd-numbered years every dental assistant must register his or her permit with the board on forms prepared and furnished by the board.
(b)
A registration fee of not more than sixty dollars ($60.00) to be fixed by the board must be paid to the board upon the filing of the form duly executed with the board.
(c)
The procedures for registration and penalties for failure to register permits of dentists as stated in §§
17-82-310
-
17-82-314
will apply to the registration of permits by dental assistants.
Acts 1985, No. 473, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-575; Acts 2003, No. 377, § 8.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 4 - LICENSING OF CERTAIN DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-401 — 17-82-406) › Section 17-82-406 - Rules

All laws pertaining to dentists and dental hygienists as stated in subchapters 1-3 of this chapter and the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners will apply to dental assistants who perform expanded duties.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1522, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1985, No. 473, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-576.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 5 - ANESTHETICS AND SEDATIVES (§§ 17-82-501 — 17-82-504) › Section 17-82-501 - Provisions supplemental

The provisions of this subchapter shall be supplemental to the provisions of §
17-82-101
et seq. and other acts supplemental thereto and shall repeal only such laws as are in direct conflict with this subchapter.
Acts 1987, No. 584, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 5 - ANESTHETICS AND SEDATIVES (§§ 17-82-501 — 17-82-504) › Section 17-82-502 - Permit to administer

A dentist receiving a permit to administer general anesthesia or sedation may administer it in compliance with the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1523, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1987, No. 584, § 1; 1997, No. 128, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 5 - ANESTHETICS AND SEDATIVES (§§ 17-82-501 — 17-82-504) › Section 17-82-503 - Application for permit

(a)
Any dentist who desires to administer to a patient general anesthesia or sedation as defined by the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and the State of Arkansas shall apply in writing for a permit from the board, shall submit to an on-site inspection by the board, as defined and described in the rules of the board, and shall transmit with the application a fee reasonably calculated by the board to cover the costs and expenses of administering the on-site inspection and otherwise administering this subchapter.
(b)
The application shall request such information as the board may require as stated in its rules.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1524, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1987, No. 584, § 1; 1997, No. 128, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 5 - ANESTHETICS AND SEDATIVES (§§ 17-82-501 — 17-82-504) › Section 17-82-504 - Issuance of permits - Renewal

(a)
All permits issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners to dentists who administer general anesthesia or sedation shall continue in full force and effect until forfeited, suspended, or revoked.
(b)
At the same time each year a dentist renews his or her license to practice dentistry, a dentist must renew his or her permit to administer general anesthesia and sedation with the board on forms prepared and furnished by the board.
(c)
A renewal fee calculated by the board to cover the costs of any on-site inspection and for otherwise administering this subchapter must accompany the form.
(d)
Failure to renew a permit will terminate the authority of a dentist to administer general anesthesia or sedation.
Acts 1987, No. 584, § 2; 1997, No. 128, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 6 - MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES (§§ 17-82-601 — 17-82-610) › Section 17-82-601 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Dental home" means a licensed primary dental care provider who has an ongoing relationship with a patient, including without limitation:
(A)
Comprehensive oral health care that is continuously accessible;
(B)
Coordinated;
(C)
Family-centered; and
(D)
Provided in compliance with policies of the American Dental Association beginning not later than one (1) year of age;
(2)
"Mobile dental facility" means a self-contained, intact facility in which dentistry and dental hygiene are practiced and that may be moved, towed, or transported from one (1) location to another; and
(3)
"Operator" means an individual licensed to practice dentistry in this state.
Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 6 - MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES (§§ 17-82-601 — 17-82-610) › Section 17-82-602 - Permit requirement

(a)
(1)
Before an operator operates a mobile dental facility, the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall issue a permit to the operator to operate a mobile dental facility.
(2)
An operator shall submit an application for a mobile dental facility permit to the board in the form and manner required by the board along with a payment of five thousand dollars ($5,000).
(3)
Before issuing a permit to operate a mobile dental facility, the board shall determine that an operator meets all qualifications under this subchapter and rules of the board.
(b)
The initial application for a mobile dental facility permit shall include without limitation:
(1)
The full name, address, and telephone number of each dentist and dental hygienist who will work in a mobile dental facility;
(2)
(A)
Proof of insurance from a licensed insurance carrier that the operator has in force at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) of general liability insurance.
(B)
An operator shall maintain the insurance coverage required under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section at all times during which the operator holds a mobile dental facility permit issued by the board;
(3)
The address and official telephone number of record of the operator; and
(4)
The written procedure required under §
17-82-603(f)
.
Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 6 - MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES (§§ 17-82-601 — 17-82-610) › Section 17-82-604 - Physical requirements for facilities

(a)
A mobile dental facility shall comply with the following physical requirements and inspection criteria:
(1)
Ready access by a ramp or lift;
(2)
A properly functioning sterilization system;
(3)
Ready access to an adequate supply of potable water, including hot water;
(4)
A covered galvanized, stainless steel, or other noncorrosive container for the deposit of refuse and waste materials; and
(5)
Ready access to toilet facilities.
(b)
A mobile dental facility shall be inspected by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners or its representative before receiving a permit.
(c)
The board may perform periodic unannounced audits and inspections on a permitted mobile dental facility.
Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 6 - MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES (§§ 17-82-601 — 17-82-610) › Section 17-82-605 - Notification of changes

(a)
An operator shall notify the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners in writing within fifteen (15) days after a change in the employment of a dentist or dental hygienist working for the operator.
(b)
An operator shall notify the board in writing within ten (10) days after a change relating to a dentist to whom patients are to be referred for follow-up care under §
17-82-603(f)
.
(c)
An operator shall notify the board in writing within ten (10) days of a change in the procedure for emergency follow-up care under §
17-82-603(f)
.
Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 6 - MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES (§§ 17-82-601 — 17-82-610) › Section 17-82-606 - Sale of a mobile dental facility - Notification requirements

If a mobile dental facility is sold, the current operator shall inform the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners by certified mail within ten (10) days after the date the sale is finalized.
Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 6 - MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES (§§ 17-82-601 — 17-82-610) › Section 17-82-607 - Cessation of operation of a mobile dental facility - Notification requirements - Definition

(a)
An operator of a mobile dental facility shall notify the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners at least thirty (30) days before cessation of operation.
(b)
(1)
The notification required under this section shall include without limitation:
(A)
The final day of operation of the mobile dental facility; and
(B)
A description of the manner and procedure by which patients may obtain their records or transfer the records to another dentist.
(2)
A copy of the notification shall be sent to all patients.
(3)
The operator shall take all necessary action to ensure that the patient records are available to the patient, a representative of the patient, or a subsequent treating dentist.
(c)
As used in this section, "patient" means an individual who has received treatment or consultation within two (2) years of the last date of operation of the mobile dental facility by the current operator.
Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 6 - MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES (§§ 17-82-601 — 17-82-610) › Section 17-82-608 - Applicability

An operator, dentist, or dental hygienist working or performing services at a mobile dental facility is subject to this chapter.
Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 6 - MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES (§§ 17-82-601 — 17-82-610) › Section 17-82-609 - Penalties

(a)
An operator, dentist, or dental hygienist who violates this subchapter is subject to §
17-82-316
.
(b)
The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall employ procedures under §
17-82-317
in assessing penalties under this section.
Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 6 - MOBILE DENTAL FACILITIES (§§ 17-82-601 — 17-82-610) › Section 17-82-610 - Rules

(a)
The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall adopt rules to implement and enforce this subchapter.
(b)
The rules adopted under this subchapter shall specify that a dental hygienist or a dental assistant shall not be an operator under this subchapter.
Acts 2009, No. 414, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 7 - DENTAL HYGIENIST COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM (§§ 17-82-701 — 17-82-707) › Section 17-82-701 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1)
"Collaborative agreement" means a written agreement between a dentist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and a dental hygienist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners providing that the dental hygienist may provide prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, dental hygiene instruction, assessment of a patient's need for further treatment by a dentist, and if delegated by the consulting dentist, other services provided by law to children, senior citizens, and persons with developmental disabilities in a public setting without the supervision and presence of the dentist and without a prior examination of the persons by the dentist;
(2)
"Collaborative dental hygienist" means a dental hygienist who holds a Collaborative Care Permit I, a Collaborative Care Permit II, or both, from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and who has entered into a collaborative agreement with no more than one (1) consulting dentist regarding the provision of services under this subchapter;
(3)
"Consulting dentist" means a dentist who holds a Collaborative Dental Care Permit from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and:
(A)
If engaged in the private practice of dentistry, has entered into a collaborative agreement with no more than three (3) collaborative dental hygienists regarding the provision of services under this subchapter; or
(B)
Is employed by the Department of Health;
(4)
"Medicaid" means the medical assistance program established under §
20-77-101
et seq.;
(5)
"Public settings" means:
(A)
Adult long-term care facilities;
(B)
Charitable health clinics that provide free or reduced-fee services to low-income patients;
(C)
County incarceration facilities;
(D)
Facilities that primarily serve individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities;
(E)
Head Start programs;
(F)
Homes of homebound patients who qualify for in-home medical assistance;
(G)
Hospital long-term care units;
(H)
Local health units;
(I)
Schools;
(J)
Community health centers; and
(K)
State correctional institutions; and
(6)
"Senior citizen" means a person sixty-five (65) years of age or older.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 2011, No. 89, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 7 - DENTAL HYGIENIST COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM (§§ 17-82-701 — 17-82-707) › Section 17-82-702 - Permits - Fees

(a)
(1)
A dental hygienist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners is eligible for a Collaborative Care Permit I if the dental hygienist has:
(A)
Practiced as a dental hygienist for one thousand two hundred (1,200) clinical hours; or
(B)
Taught for two (2) academic years over the course of the immediately preceding three (3) academic years courses in which a person enrolls to obtain necessary academic credentials for a dental hygienist license.
(2)
A dental hygienist licensed by the board is eligible for a Collaborative Care Permit II if the dental hygienist has:
(A)
Practiced as a dental hygienist for one thousand eight hundred (1,800) clinical hours; or
(B)
(i)
Taught for two (2) academic years over the course of the immediately preceding three (3) academic years courses in which a person enrolls to obtain necessary academic credentials for a dental hygienist license; and
(ii)
Completed a six-hour continuing-education dental course.
(3)
A dentist licensed by the board is eligible for a Collaborative Dental Care Permit.
(b)
(1)
(A)
The board may charge a fee to a dentist who applies for a collaborative dental care permit.
(B)
The board shall calculate the fee to cover the costs of administering and processing the application and the costs of inspecting the dentist's practice to determine his or her compliance with rules adopted under this subchapter.
(2)
(A)
The board may charge a fee to a registered dental hygienist who applies for a collaborative dental care permit.
(B)
The board shall calculate the fee to cover the costs of administering and processing the application and the costs of inspecting the registered dental hygienist's practice to determine his or her compliance with rules adopted under this subchapter.
(3)
(A)
A dentist or registered dental hygienist who holds a collaborative dental care permit shall renew the permit at the same time as a dentist's or registered dental hygienist's permit shall expire.
(B)
(i)
The board may charge a renewal fee for administering the renewal of the permit.
(ii)
The board shall calculate the fee to cover the costs of administering and processing the renewal of the permit.
Acts 2011, No. 89, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 7 - DENTAL HYGIENIST COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM (§§ 17-82-701 — 17-82-707) › Section 17-82-703 - Provision of services by collaborative dental hygienists

(a)
A collaborative dental hygienist who obtains a Collaborative Care Permit I may provide prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, dental hygiene instruction, assessment of the patient's need for further treatment by a dentist, and other services provided by law if delegated by the consulting dentist to children in a public setting without the supervision and direction of a dentist and without a prior examination of the patient by the consulting dentist.
(b)
A collaborative dental hygienist who holds a Collaborative Care Permit II may provide prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, dental hygiene instruction, assessment of the patient's need for further treatment by a dentist, and other services provided by law if delegated by the consulting dentist to children, senior citizens, and persons with developmental disabilities in public settings without the supervision and direction of a dentist and without a prior examination of the patient by the consulting dentist.
Acts 2011, No. 89, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 7 - DENTAL HYGIENIST COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM (§§ 17-82-701 — 17-82-707) › Section 17-82-704 - Reimbursement

(a)
A health insurance company, Medicaid, or other person that pays a fee for service performed by a collaborative dental hygienist under this subchapter shall submit the payment directly to the consulting dentist.
(b)
If a health insurance company, Medicaid, or other person pays a fee for service performed by a dental hygienist under this subchapter to the collaborative dental hygienist, the collaborative dental hygienist shall deliver the payment to the consulting dentist.
(c)
(1)
If, however, language in the collaborative agreement required under this subchapter conflicts with a federal law, a federal rule, or a federal regulation, the federal law, federal rule, or federal regulation shall control, and the conflicting language of the agreement shall be disregarded.
(2)
For the limited purposes of Medicaid reimbursement under this subchapter, the collaborative dental hygienist is deemed to be an employee of the consulting dentist, and the collaborative dental hygienist as a condition of employment under this subchapter shall submit the Medicaid payment for services performed under this subchapter to the consulting dentist.
(d)
If the consulting dentist for the collaborative dental hygienist is not a participating provider under the terms of a patient's insurance carrier, a health insurance company may pay the patient directly.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 137,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 2011, No. 89, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 7 - DENTAL HYGIENIST COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM (§§ 17-82-701 — 17-82-707) › Section 17-82-705 - Permission of the Department of Health - Responsibilities of the Department of Health

(a)
In order for a collaborative dental hygienist to provide services to persons under this subchapter, the consulting dentist with whom the collaborative dental hygienist has entered a collaborative agreement must have received permission from the Department of Health for the collaborative dental hygienist to serve patients at public settings designated by the department on a date or dates designated by the department.
(b)
The department shall develop a system of prioritization of services permitted under this subchapter to communities in the state, including rural areas, based on the relative population of people at need for services permitted under this subchapter and endeavor to direct services permitted under this subchapter to such communities, including rural areas.
Acts 2011, No. 89, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 7 - DENTAL HYGIENIST COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM (§§ 17-82-701 — 17-82-707) › Section 17-82-706 - Rules

(a)
The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall adopt rules to implement §§
17-82-701
-
17-82-704
.
(b)
The State Board of Health shall adopt rules to implement §
17-82-705
.
Acts 2011, No. 89, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 7 - DENTAL HYGIENIST COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM (§§ 17-82-701 — 17-82-707) › Section 17-82-707 - Malpractice insurance

A collaborative dental hygienist who provides services permitted under this subchapter shall be insured under a malpractice liability policy for the provision of the services.
Acts 2011, No. 89, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 8 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (§§ 17-82-801 — 17-82-804) › Section 17-82-801 - Criminal background check

(a)
(1)
Beginning July 1, 2011, every person applying for a license or renewal of a license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall provide written authorization to the board to allow the Department of Arkansas State Police to release the results of state and federal criminal history background check reports to the board.
(2)
The applicant shall pay the fees associated with the background checks.
(b)
(1)
The Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall perform the state criminal background check.
(2)
The federal background check shall be requested from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and shall include the taking of fingerprints of the applicant.
(c)
Upon completion of the criminal background checks, the Identification Bureau shall forward to the board all releasable information obtained concerning the applicant.
(d)
At the conclusion of any background check under this section, the Identification Bureau shall retain the fingerprinting card of the applicant until notified by the board that the person is no longer licensed.
Acts 2011, No. 47, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 8 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (§§ 17-82-801 — 17-82-804) › Section 17-82-802 - License eligibility

A person shall not be eligible to receive or hold a license to practice dentistry or another healthcare profession issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners if the person has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere or has been found guilty of a felony listed under §
17-3-102
.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 66, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 2011, No. 47, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 8 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (§§ 17-82-801 — 17-82-804) › Section 17-82-803 - Waiver

(a)
Section
17-82-802
may be waived by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners upon the request of:
(1)
An affected applicant for licensure; or
(2)
The person holding the license subject to revocation.
(b)
The board may consider the following circumstances when considering a waiver, including without limitation:
(1)
The age at which the crime was committed;
(2)
The circumstances surrounding the crime;
(3)
The length of time since the crime;
(4)
Subsequent work history;
(5)
Employment references;
(6)
Character references; and
(7)
Other evidence demonstrating that the applicant does not pose a threat to the health or safety of the public.
Acts 2011, No. 47, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 82 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL ASSISTANTS (§§ 17-82-101 — 17-82-804) › Subchapter 8 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (§§ 17-82-801 — 17-82-804) › Section 17-82-804 - Background records sealed

(a)
A background record received by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners from the Identification Bureau of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall not be available for examination except by:
(1)
An affected applicant for licensure or his or her authorized representative; or
(2)
A person whose license is subject to revocation or his or her authorized representative.
(b)
A record, file, or document shall not be removed from the custody of the department.
Acts 2011, No. 47, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 83 - DIETITIANS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-308) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-106) › Section 17-83-101 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Dietetics Practice Act".
Acts 1989, No. 392, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 83 - DIETITIANS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-308) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-106) › Section 17-83-102 - Purpose

(a)
It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing for the licensing and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of dietetics.
(b)
Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the furnishing of general nutritional information on food, food materials, or dietary supplements or the explanation to customers about foods or food products in connection with the sale, marketing, and distribution of those products.
Acts 1989, No. 392, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 83 - DIETITIANS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-308) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-106) › Section 17-83-105 - Violations of chapter

The following acts shall constitute violations of this chapter:
(1)
Representing oneself to be a dietitian or licensed dietitian, using the words "dietitian" or "provisional licensed dietitian" alone or in combination, or using the initials, "L.D." or "P.L.D." or any other letters, words, abbreviations, or insignia indicating that he or she is a dietitian, unless he or she is duly licensed as such under this chapter;
(2)
Practicing or attempting to practice dietetics without having first been licensed or otherwise permitted under this chapter;
(3)
Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or renewal of a license by bribery or fraudulent representation; and
(4)
Knowingly making a false statement on any form promulgated under this chapter or the rules promulgated under this chapter.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1525, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 392, § 14; 1991, No. 786, § 26.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 83 - DIETITIANS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-308) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-106) › Section 17-83-106 - Penalties - Enforcement

(a)
Violations of this chapter shall constitute Class A misdemeanors.
(b)
(1)
The Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall assist the prosecuting attorney in the enforcement of this chapter.
(2)
Any member of the board may present evidence of a violation to the appropriate prosecuting attorney.
Acts 1989, No. 392, § 17.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 83 - DIETITIANS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-308) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS DIETETICS LICENSING BOARD (§§ 17-83-201 — 17-83-204) › Section 17-83-201 - Creation - Members

(a)
There is hereby created the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board, to commence operations on January 1, 1990.
(b)
The Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall consist of five (5) persons, all of whom are Arkansas residents, with the following qualifications:
(1)
Three (3) members who are licensed dietitians; and
(2)
Two (2) members who are representatives of the public at large, including:
(A)
One (1) member who is not actively engaged in or retired from the field of dietetics, to represent consumers; and
(B)
One (1) member who is sixty (60) years of age or older, who is not actively engaged in or retired from the field of dietetics, to represent the elderly.
(c)
The members shall be appointed by the Governor from the state at large subject to confirmation by the Senate and shall serve terms of five (5) years each.
(d)
(1)
The Governor shall consult the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics before appointing the three (3) members who are licensed dieticians.
(2)
Each of the board members who are licensed dieticians shall have been practicing dietitians for at least five (5) years preceding his or her appointment.
(e)
(1)
Members of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board may be removed from office by the Governor for cause.
(2)
In case of death, resignation, or removal, the vacancy of the unexpired term shall be filled by the Governor in the same manner as other appointments.
(3)
A person chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired terms of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board member replaced.
(4)
No members shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms.
(f)
Each member of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with §
25-16-901
et seq. However, expenses shall in no case exceed the fees collected by the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board. All reimbursements for expenses authorized by this chapter shall be paid from the Dietetics Practice Licensing Fund.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 26, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 31, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 173,§ 3, eff. 8/16/2013.
Acts 1989, No. 392, §§ 8, 10; 1997, No. 250, § 156.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 83 - DIETITIANS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-308) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS DIETETICS LICENSING BOARD (§§ 17-83-201 — 17-83-204) › Section 17-83-202 - Organization and meetings

(a)
(1)
(A)
At least two (2) regular meetings of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall be held each calendar year, and at the first regular meeting every two (2) years, the board shall elect a chair and vice chair.
(B)
Other regular meetings may be held at such time as the rules of the board may provide.
(2)
Special called meetings may be held at the discretion of the Chair of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board or at the written request of any two (2) members of the board.
(3)
Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner prescribed by the laws of this state.
(4)
A quorum of the board shall consist of three (3) members.
(5)
A secretary of the board shall be employed by the Department of Health.
(6)
The board shall adopt a seal, which must be affixed to all certificates issued by the board.
(b)
The Department of Health shall employ personnel for the performance of the board's functions and the board may disburse funds to the Department of Health to employ necessary personnel for the performance of the board's functions.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 56,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4875, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 392, §§ 9, 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 83 - DIETITIANS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-308) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS DIETETICS LICENSING BOARD (§§ 17-83-201 — 17-83-204) › Section 17-83-203 - Duties and powers - Fees - Continuing education

(a)
In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this chapter, the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall:
(1)
Establish an examination procedure, utilizing the examination approved by the board;
(2)
Establish a licensure reciprocity agreement with other states;
(3)
Annually compile a list of names, addresses, both residential and business, and dates and license numbers of all persons licensed under this chapter to be available upon request and cost;
(4)
Establish mechanisms for appeal and decisions regarding applications and granting of licenses, such mechanisms to include provisions for judicial review in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.;
(5)
Make such rules not inconsistent with law as may be necessary to regulate its proceedings;
(6)
Promulgate rules necessary to implement this chapter;
(7)
Compile an annual report;
(8)
Establish rules defining unprofessional conduct and set forth and publish standards of professional responsibility and publish standards for practice within twelve (12) months after the first board meeting;
(9)
Receive and process complaints;
(10)
Impose penalties;
(11)
Establish fees and publish financial records; and
(12)
Require at the time of license renewal each applicant to present satisfactory evidence that in the period since the license was issued he or she has completed the continuing education requirements in a manner specified by the board.
(b)
The board shall establish, charge, and collect for:
(1)
The filing of an application for a license under this chapter;
(2)
The original issuance of a license under this chapter;
(3)
A renewal of a license issued in accordance with this chapter; and
(4)
Replacement of a license or renewal lost or destroyed.
(c)
The board shall establish continuing education requirements and shall notify the applicants for licensing of the requirements.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1526, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1989, No. 392, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 83 - DIETITIANS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-308) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS DIETETICS LICENSING BOARD (§§ 17-83-201 — 17-83-204) › Section 17-83-204 - Funds

(a)
(1)
The Secretary of the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall receive and account for all money derived under the provisions of this chapter and shall deposit the money weekly into financial institutions other than the State Treasury.
(2)
These moneys shall be known as the "Dietetics Practice Licensing Fund".
(b)
There shall be such audits of this fund as are required by law.
(c)
The secretary shall give a surety bond for the faithful performance of his or her duties to the Governor in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or an amount recommended by the Auditor of State. The premium for this bond shall be paid out of the fund.
(d)
The board may make expenditures from this fund for any purpose which is reasonable and necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Acts 1989, No. 392, § 9.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 83 - DIETITIANS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-308) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-83-301 — 17-83-308) › Section 17-83-301 - License required

Beginning July 4, 1990, no individual shall practice or offer to practice dietetics within the meaning of this chapter unless he or she is duly licensed or is a student under the provisions of this chapter or is otherwise entitled under §
17-83-104
or §
17-83-302
.
Acts 1989, No. 392, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 83 - DIETITIANS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-308) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-83-301 — 17-83-308) › Section 17-83-302 - Waivers for licensing

(a)
For one (1) year beginning July 3, 1989, the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board shall waive the examination requirement and grant a license to any person who:
(1)
Has received a baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university with a program in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management;
(2)
Has completed a planned continuous preprofessional experience component in dietetic practice of not fewer than nine hundred (900) hours under the supervision of a registered dietitian or licensed dietitian; and
(3)
Has been employed in the practice of dietetics for at least three (3) of the last ten (10) years preceding July 3, 1989; or
(4)
Is registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
(b)
Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories must have their academic degree or degrees validated as equivalent to the baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
Acts 1989, No. 392, § 7.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 83 - DIETITIANS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-308) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-83-301 — 17-83-308) › Section 17-83-303 - Qualifications for licenses

The Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board may issue a license as licensed dietitian to an applicant who qualifies as follows:
(1)
The applicant files an application and has:
(A)
Received a baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university with a program in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management. Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories must have their academic degree or degrees validated as equivalent to the baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States;
(B)
Completed a planned, continuous preprofessional experience component in dietetic practice of not fewer than nine hundred (900) hours under the supervision of a registered dietitian or licensed dietitian; and
(C)
Passed an examination as defined by the board; or
(2)
The applicant files an application and provides evidence of current registration as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Acts 1989, No. 392, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 83 - DIETITIANS (§§ 17-83-101 — 17-83-308) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING (§§ 17-83-301 — 17-83-308) › Section 17-83-304 - Provisional licenses

(a)
A provisional license to practice as a dietitian may be issued by the Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board upon the filing of an application and submission of evidence of successful completion of the education requirements.
(b)
A provisional license shall expire eighteen (18) months from the date of issuance. Provisional licenses may be renewed one (1) time upon submission to the board of a satisfactory explanation for the applicant's failure to become licensed within the original eighteen-month period.
(c)
A provisional license shall permit the holder to practice only under the supervision of a dietitian licensed in this state.
Acts 1989, No. 392, § 11.