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West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-07 - Meeting Procedures › Section 5-7-1 - General

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1.1. Scope. --
				These procedural rules govern all regularly scheduled meetings and special
				meetings of the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners (the
				"Board").
1.2. Authority. -- W. Va.
				Code §
									6-9A-3.
1.3. Filing Date. -- July 27, 2005.
1.4. Effective Date. --August 27,
				2005.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-07 - Meeting Procedures › Section 5-7-2 - Application and Enforcement

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2.1. These
				procedural rules apply to the Board and to any and all individuals desiring to
				attend Board meetings.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-07 - Meeting Procedures › Section 5-7-3 - Definitions

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3.1. "Board" - The
				West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners
3.2. "Meeting" - The convening of a governing
				body of a public body for which a quorum is required.
3.3. "Quorum" - A majority of the constituent
				membership, including one officer.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-07 - Meeting Procedures › Section 5-7-4 - Regular Meetings Established; Time, Place

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4.1. The Board shall meet in general session
				at least three times per year by a majority of a quorum of the Board.
4.2. The Board shall convene all meetings in
				accordance with the agenda as set by the Board or it's staff at least three
				days before each meeting.
4.3. The
				Board shall convene all regular meetings within the boundaries of the State of
				West Virginia.
4.4. The Board may,
				move the date and location of a meeting at least 14 days prior to a scheduled
				meeting date.
4.5. The date, time,
				place and agenda of all regularly scheduled meetings shall be made available to
				the public at least three days before each meeting.
4.6. The Board may cancel and/or reschedule
				meetings due to inclement weather and notify the public accordingly.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-07 - Meeting Procedures › Section 5-7-5 - Special Meetings; Notice Required, Time, Place And Purpose

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5.1. The Board may
				convene special meetings in accordance with the procedures established
				herein.
5.2. Special meetings of
				the Board may be called by the action of the president and/or executive
				secretary in accordance with the open meetings act.
5.3. The executive secretary shall send to
				all members in advance of a special meeting a written notice setting forth the
				time and place of such special meeting and the matters to be considered at such
				special meeting: Provided, That such written notice is not required if the
				time, place and matter for consideration have been fixed in a regular meeting
				or if the emergency nature of a special meeting precludes other than notice by
				telephone or personal contact.
5.4.
				The executive secretary shall cause the notification of the public by placing
				in the State register as expeditiously as possible. The public notice shall
				contain the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting.
5.5. The provisions of this section shall not
				apply in the event of an emergency requiring immediate official action by the
				Board. An emergency meeting notice may be filed at any time prior to the
				emergency meeting. The emergency meeting notice shall state the date, time,
				place and purpose of the meeting and the facts and circumstances of the
				emergency.
5.6. Meetings may be
				held by telephone conference or other electronic means.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-07 - Meeting Procedures › Section 5-7-6 - Proceedings To Be Open; Exceptions; Executive Session Permitted; Broadcasting and Recording

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6.1. All
				meetings of the Board shall be open to the public, except as otherwise provided
				in W. Va. Code §
									6-9A-4. Except as
				otherwise provided in W. Va. Code §
									6-9A-9,
				the Board shall permit any radio or television station to broadcast all or any
				part of a general session meeting.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-07 - Meeting Procedures › Section 5-7-7 - Minutes

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7.1. The Board
				shall provide for the preparation of written minutes of all of its meetings.
				All minutes of open meetings shall be available to the public within a
				reasonable time after such meetings and shall include the following
				information:
(a) The date, time and place of
				the meeting;
(b) The name of each
				Board member present or absent;
(c)
				All motions, proposals, resolutions, orders, ordinances and measures proposed,
				the name of the persons proposing the same and their disposition;
(d) The results of all votes, and upon the
				request of a member, the vote of each member, by name; and
(e) Minutes of executive sessions, if any are
				taken, may be limited to material which is not inconsistent with the provisions
				of W. Va. Code §
										6-9A-4.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-07 - Meeting Procedures › Section 5-7-8 - Quorum; Majority Open Vote Required; Vote By Proxy Prohibited

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8.1. A majority of the members of the Board
				shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and business shall
				be transacted by majority of a quorum except that votes on disciplinary actions
				shall require an affirmative vote of five (5) members or a majority vote,
				whichever is greater. Proxy voting or voting by secret or written ballot, are
				prohibited.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-07 - Meeting Procedures › Section 5-7-9 - Records Of The Board - Public Documents

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9.1. All records of open proceedings of the
				Board are public records and shall be available to the public during the usual
				and customary business hours of the Board.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-08 - Dental Advertising › Section 5-8-1 - General

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1.1. Scope. - This
				rule regulates the advertising of the practice of dentistry.
1.2. Authority. - W. Va. Code §
									30-4-6
1.3. Filing Date.-
1.4. Effective Date. - June 1, 2014
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-08 - Dental Advertising › Section 5-8-2 - Definitions

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2.1. As used in
				this rule, the following words and terms have the following meanings, unless
				the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(a)
				"Board" means the West Virginia Board of Dentistry;
(b) "Advertising" means any communication,
				whether oral or written, between a dentist or other entity acting on behalf of
				one or more dentists and the public. It includes, but is not limited to:
				business cards, signs, insignias, letterheads, web pages, internet
				communications, radio, television, newspaper and magazine ads, and display or
				group ads or listings in telephone directories.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-08 - Dental Advertising › Section 5-8-3 - Dentists may advertise

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3.1. Any
				advertising engaged in by a duly registered and currently licensed dentist in
				West Virginia shall be in compliance with the provisions set forth herein and
				WVC§30-4-l et seq.
3.2. A duly
				registered and currently licensed dentist may not use or participate in the use
				of any advertising containing a false, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or
				unfair statement or claim.
3.3. Any
				advertisement must contain the name of or names of all of the duly registered
				and currently licensed dentists providing patient care and who are regularly
				employed in or responsible for the management, supervision and operation of
				each office location listed in the advertisement.
3.4. A duly registered and currently licensed
				dentist may:
(a) Use the titles or degrees,
				such as doctor, dentist, D.D.S. or D.M.D. if the dentist holds a degree or
				degrees from an accredited dental school. A dentist who has a medical degree
				may also use that degree;
(b) Use
				the title diplomate in connection with his or her specialty if he or she has
				been conveyed that status by the Specialty Board recognized by the American
				Dental Association and has a current license to practice his or her specialty
				issued by the Board entitling him or her to engage in a specialty practice;
				and
(c) Use the words specialist,
				specializing in, limited to the specialty of, or practice limited to if the
				dentist has a current license to practice his or her specialty issued by the
				board entitling him or her to engage in a specialty practice.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-08 - Dental Advertising › Section 5-8-4 - Announcement of Services

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4.1. Any
				announcement of services by a general practitioner shall state in a prominent
				manner that the dental practice is one of general dentistry.
4.2. The announcement of services of the
				general practice of dentistry shall be clearly legible, with print equal to or
				larger than the announcement of services, and clearly audible, with speech
				volume and pace equal to the announcement of services.
4.3. Any announcement or advertisement of
				sedation services, may only be allowed by a licensed dentist in compliance with
				the provisions of WVC§ 30-4A-1 et seq.
4.4. Any duly registered and currently
				licensed dentist who directly or indirectly advertises the availability and
				price of goods, appliances or services shall do so in a clear and nondeceptive
				manner and include all material information necessary to fully inform members
				of the general public about the nature of the goods, appliances or services
				offered at the announced price. Any listed prices shall be extended for a
				reasonable period of time. Any advertised price for a routine service shall be
				a fixed price, with no range of fees, and no patient can be charged a fee in
				excess of that advertised price for that particular service.
4.5. Any patient who receives any free
				services, examination or treatment, in response to an advertisement, from any
				duly registered and licensed dentist in West Virginia shall have the right to
				refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment for any other
				service, examination or treatment which is performed as a result of and within
				seventy-two hours of receiving the free service, examination or treatment,
				unless the other service, examination or treatment is requested by the patient
				at the time she or he seeks the free offer. The dentist shall inform patients
				in writing of their rights under this section prior to the patient receiving
				the free service, examination or treatment.
4.6. Any advertising engaged in by a duly
				registered or licensed dentist in West Virginia containing an offer of a
				discount or a credit toward a fee, whether expressed in terms of a particular
				dollar amount or a particular percentage shall contain a statement of the
				highest fee normally charged by the advertising dentist for the services which
				the discount or credit applies and a statement of exactly what services are
				included in the offer. If the offer of a discount or credit applies to the full
				range of dental services offered by the dentist, then a fee schedule stating
				all fees for the dental services shall be made available to any person
				requesting it and its availability shall be noted in the
				advertisement.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-08 - Dental Advertising › Section 5-8-5 - Articles, messages or newsletters

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5.1. Any dental health article, message or
				newsletter published under a dentist's byline to the public without making
				truthful disclosure of the source and authorship, or designed to give rise to
				questionable expectations for the purpose of inducing the public to utilize the
				services of the sponsoring dentist, or designed to imply specialization or
				unusual expertise in a recognized specialty area unless the sponsoring dentist
				is currently licensed in the particular specialty area discussed in the article
				is a false, misleading or deceptive representation to the public.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-08 - Dental Advertising › Section 5-8-6 - Compliance

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6.1. Any registered
				and currently licensed dentist in West Virginia failing to comply with the
				provisions of this article is subject to disciplinary action as provided in
				section twenty, article four of this chapter.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-1 - General

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1.1. Scope. --
				This rule regulates the requirements for licensure or permit for a dentist,
				dental specialist, dental hygienist and/or dental assistant.
1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code §
									30-4-6.
1.3. Filing Date. - October 25,
				2022
1.4. Effective Date. -
				December 1, 2022
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-2 - Definitions

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As used in this rule, the following words and terms have the
				  following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
2.1. "Board" means the West Virginia Board of
				Dentistry;
2.2. "License" means a
				document issued by the board upon original licensure as a dentist, dental
				specialist or dental hygienist.
2.3. "Certificate" means a document issued by
				the board to a dental hygienist or dental assistant to perform expanded duties
				requiring a board approved course and examination.
2.4. "Dental Specialist" means a person
				issued a license to practice only one certain branch of dentistry.
2.5. "Special Volunteer License" means a
				licensed issued to a dentist or dental hygienist who renders services to
				indigent and needy patients of an organized clinic without any payment or
				compensation.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-3 - Application for Licensure of a Dentist

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3.1. Persons
				seeking licensure as a dentist shall submit an application to the Board
				prescribed by the Board.
3.2. Each
				applicant shall submit a fee for application as set forth in the Board's fee
				schedule.
3.3. Each applicant shall
				submit evidence of graduation with a diploma from an approved dental college,
				school or dental department of a university. An official transcript bearing the
				school or registrar's seal is required and must be sent directly from the
				college or university to the Board's office.
3.4. Each applicant shall submit evidence of
				the applicant's successful completion of the examination administered by the
				Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations sent directly from the
				Commission to the Board's office.
3.5. Each applicant shall submit evidence of
				the applicant's successful completion of an examination by a regional and/or
				state clinical board approved by the Board sent directly from the regional or
				state board to the Board's office.
3.6. Each applicant shall successfully
				complete the West Virginia Dental Law Examination.
3.7. Each applicant shall submit verification
				of good standing of all health care licenses ever held in any jurisdiction by
				way of a formal letter from each entity issuing said licenses bearing said
				entities official seal or stamp sent directly to the Board's office.
3.8. Each applicant shall be personally
				interviewed with the West Virginia Board of Dentistry and/or appointed person
				by the Board who is or are Board Members or past Board Members. Applicants who
				are or have been given the law exam in a mass examination at a dental school
				within the boundaries of the State of West Virginia are exempted from this
				requirement.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-4 - Application of Licensure of a Dentist from out of State

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4.1. Persons
				seeking licensure as a dentist shall submit an application to the Board
				prescribed by the Board.
4.2. Each
				applicant shall submit a fee for application as set forth in the Board's fee
				schedule.
4.3. Each applicant shall
				submit evidence that he or she holds a license to practice dentistry in another
				state which was granted after completion of educational requirements
				substantially equivalent to those required in this state by way of a formal
				letter from the state issuing said license bearing said state's official seal
				or stamp sent directly to the Board's office or by submitting evidence of
				graduation with a diploma from an approved dental college, school or dental
				department of a university. An official transcript bearing the school or
				registrar's seal is required and must be sent directly from the college or
				university to the Board's office.
4.4 Each applicant shall submit evidence of
				the applicant's successful completion of the examination administered by the
				Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations sent directly from the
				Commission to the Board's office.
4.5. Each applicant shall submit evidence of
				the applicant's successful completion of an examination by a regional and/or
				state clinical board approved by the Board sent directly from the regional or
				state board to the Board's office.
4.6. Each applicant shall successfully
				complete the West Virginia Dental Law Examination.
4.7. Each applicant shall submit verification
				of good standing of all health care licenses ever held in any jurisdiction by
				way of a formal letter from each entity issuing said licenses indicating he or
				she is not currently being investigated by a disciplinary authority of another
				state, does not have charges pending against his or her license to practice
				dentistry and has never had a license to practice dentistry revoked bearing
				said entities official seal or stamp sent directly to the Board's
				office.
4.8. Each applicant shall
				be personally interviewed with the West Virginia Board of Dentistry and/or
				appointed person by the Board who is or are Board Members or past Board
				Members.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-5 - Application of Licensure of a Dental Hygienist

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5.1. Persons
				seeking licensure as a dental hygienist shall submit an application to the
				Board prescribed by the Board.
5.2.
				Each applicant shall submit a fee for application as set forth in the Board's
				fee schedule.
5.3. Each applicant
				shall submit evidence of graduation with a degree in dental hygiene from an
				approved dental hygiene program of a college, school or dental department of a
				university. An official transcript bearing the school or registrar's seal is
				required and must be sent directly from the college or university to the
				Board's office.
5.4. Each applicant
				shall submit evidence of the applicant's successful completion of the
				examination administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental
				Examinations sent directly from the Commission to the Board's office.
5.5. Each applicant shall submit evidence of
				the applicant's successful completion of an examination by a regional and/or
				state clinical board approved by the Board sent directly from the regional or
				state board to the Board's office.
5.6. Each applicant shall successfully
				complete the West Virginia Dental Law Examination.
5.7. Each applicant shall submit verification
				of good standing of all health care licenses ever held in any jurisdiction by
				way of a formal letter from each entity issuing said licenses bearing said
				entities official seal or stamp sent directly to the Board's office.
5.8. Each applicant shall be personally
				interviewed with the West Virginia Board of Dentistry and/or appointed person
				by the Board who is or are Board Members or past Board Members. Applicants who
				are or have been given the law exam in a mass examination at a dental hygiene
				school within the boundaries of the State of West Virginia are exempted from
				this requirement.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-6 - Application for Licensure of a Dental Hygienists from out of State

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6.1. Persons
				seeking licensure as a dental hygienist shall submit an application to the
				Board prescribed by the Board.
6.2.
				Each applicant shall submit a fee for application as set forth in the Board's
				fee schedule.
6.3. Each applicant
				shall submit evidence he or she holds a dental hygiene license in another state
				which was granted after completion of educational requirements substantially
				equivalent to those required in this state by way of a formal letter from the
				state issuing said license bearing said state's official seal or stamp sent
				directly to the Board's office or by submitting evidence of graduation with a
				degree in dental hygiene from an approved dental hygiene program of a college,
				school or dental department of a university. An official transcript bearing the
				school or registrar's seal is required and must be sent directly from the
				college or university to the Board's office.
6.4. Each applicant shall submit evidence of
				the applicant's successful completion of the examination administered by the
				Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations sent directly from the
				Commission to the Board's office.
6.5. Each applicant shall submit evidence of
				the applicant's successful completion of an examination by a regional and/or
				state clinical board approved by the Board sent directly from the regional or
				state board to the Board's office.
6.6. Each applicant shall successfully
				complete the West Virginia Dental Law Examination.
6.7. Each applicant shall submit verification
				of good standing of all health care licenses ever held in any jurisdiction by
				way of a formal letter from each entity issuing said licenses bearing said
				entities official seal or stamp sent directly to the Board's office.
6.8. Each applicant shall be personally
				interviewed with the West Virginia Board of Dentistry and/or appointed person
				by the Board who is or are Board Members or past Board Members.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-7 - Application for Licensure as a Dental Specialist

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7.1. Persons
				seeking licensure as a dental specialist must obtain a dental license before
				applying for a license as a dental specialist.
7.2. Persons seeking licensure as a dental
				specialist shall submit an application to the Board prescribed by the
				Board.
7.3. Each applicant shall
				submit a fee for application as set forth in the Board's fee
				schedule.
7.4. Each applicant shall
				submit evidence of graduation of a board recognized specialty program
				accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor agency. A
				letter from the specialty program verifying the applicants diploma or official
				transcript bearing the program or registrar's seal is required and must be sent
				directly from the program to the Board's office.
7.5. Each applicant shall submit verification
				of good standing of all health care licenses ever held in any jurisdiction by
				way of a formal letter from each entity issuing said licenses bearing said
				entities official seal or stamp sent directly to the Board's office.
7.6. Each applicant shall be personally
				interviewed by the West Virginia Board of Dentistry and/or appointed person by
				the Board who is or are Board Members or past Board Members or an appointed
				member of the applicant's specific specialty branch.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-8 - Application for a Dental Intern or Resident Permit

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8.1. Persons
				seeking a permit as a dental intern or resident shall submit an application to
				the Board prescribed by the Board.
8.2. Each applicant shall submit a fee for
				application as set forth in the Board's fee schedule.
8.3. Each applicant shall submit evidence of
				graduation with a diploma from an approved dental college, school or dental
				department of a university. A transcript is required and must be sent to the
				Board's office.
8.4. Each applicant
				shall submit evidence of the applicant's successful completion of the
				examination administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental
				Examinations sent directly from the Commission to the Board's office.
8.5. Each applicant shall successfully
				complete the West Virginia Dental Law Examination.
8.6. Each applicant shall submit verification
				of good standing of all health care licenses ever held in any jurisdiction by
				way of a formal letter from each entity issuing said licenses bearing said
				entities official seal or stamp sent directly to the Board's office.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-9 - Application for a Dental Teaching Permit

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9.1. Persons
				seeking a dental teaching permit shall submit an application to the Board
				prescribed by the Board.
9.2. Each
				applicant shall submit a fee for application as set forth in the Board's fee
				schedule.
9.3. Each applicant shall
				submit a letter verifying employment with a dental school or academic medical
				center and must be sent directly from to the Board's office by the school or
				medical center.
9.4. Each applicant
				shall submit evidence of credentialing standards of a dental school or an
				academic medical center with which the person is to be affiliated: Provided,
				that the dental school or academic medical center is accredited by the
				Commission on Dental Accreditation or Joint Commission on Accreditation of
				Health Care Organizations.
9.5.
				Each applicant shall submit evidence of the applicant's successful completion
				of the examination administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental
				Examinations sent directly from the Commission to the Board's office.
9.6. Each applicant shall successfully
				complete the West Virginia Dental Law Examination.
9.7. Each applicant shall submit verification
				of good standing of all health care licenses ever held in any jurisdiction by
				way of a formal letter from each entity issuing said licenses bearing said
				entities official seal or stamp sent directly to the Board's office.
9.8. Each applicant shall be personally
				interviewed with the West Virginia Board of Dentistry and/or appointed person
				by the Board who is or are Board Members or past Board Members.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-10 - Application for a Dental Anesthesia Permit

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10.1. Persons
				seeking a permit to induce dental anesthesia shall submit an application to the
				Board prescribed by the Board.
10.2. Each applicant shall submit a fee for
				application as set forth in the Board's fee schedule.
10.3. Each applicant shall submit evidence of
				training in the administration of dental anesthesia for the class of anesthesia
				permit applied for as set forth in W.Va. Code § 30-4A-1 et. seq. A letter
				from the training or specialty program verifying and detailing the applicants
				training is required and must be sent directly from the training program to the
				Board's office.
10.4. Each
				applicant shall submit current documentation showing successful completion of a
				Health Care Provider BLS/CPR course. Class 3 and 4 applicants shall submit
				current documentation showing successful completion of ACLS and/or PALS course
				if treating pediatric patients.
10.5. Each applicant, for a Class 3 or 4
				permit, shall successfully complete an in-office evaluation and on-site
				inspection of facility, equipment, and auxiliary personal conducted by the
				Subcommittee on Anesthesia as set forth in W.Va. Code § 30-4a-1 et.
				seq.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-11 - Application for a Qualified Monitor Certificate

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11.1. Persons
				seeking a qualified monitor certificate shall submit an application to the
				Board prescribed by the Board.
11.2. Each applicant shall submit a fee for
				application as set forth in the Board's fee schedule.
11.3. Each applicant shall submit evidence of
				training as set forth in the W.Va. Code of State Rules §
									5-12-1 et seq.
11.4. Each applicant shall submit current
				documentation showing successful completion of a Health Care Provider BLS/CPR
				course.
11.5. Each applicant shall
				obtain a certificate to monitor nitrous oxide from the Board unless nitrous
				oxide is not used in the office where the applicant will be a qualified
				monitor.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-12 - Certificate to Perform Expanded Duties

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12.1. Dental
				Hygienists or Dental Assistants seeking a certificate to perform expanded
				duties that require a board approved course and examination shall submit an
				application to the Board prescribed by the Board.
12.2. Each applicant shall submit a fee for
				application as set forth in the Board's fee schedule.
12.3. Each applicant shall submit evidence of
				successful completion of a board approved course by being attached to the
				appropriate section of the application or submitting a copy of a certificate of
				completion of a board approved course along with their application.
12.4. Each applicant shall submit evidence of
				passage of a board approved examination by being attached to the appropriate
				section of the application or being sent directly by the examining entity to
				the Board's office.
12.5. Each
				applicant for local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide monitoring shall submit a
				copy of a current health care provider BLS/CPR card with their
				application.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-13 - Special Volunteer Licenses; Transfer From Current Active License

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13.1. Dentists and
				Dental Hygienists seeking a special volunteer license or to transfer a current
				active license to a special volunteer license shall submit an application to
				the Board prescribed by the Board.
13.2. Each applicant shall submit a copy of a
				current drivers license or other state or federal identification.
13.3. Each applicant shall submit a copy of
				the required continuing education for special volunteer licensees.
13.3. Each applicant, if not a citizen of the
				United States, shall submit a copy of a United States Immigration Services work
				authorization or permit.
13.4. Each
				applicant shall submit a copy of the written agreement with an organized clinic
				and a statement that the clinic will be providing the malpractice insurance
				required by law.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-14 - Reinstatement of Expired License

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14.1. Dentists and
				Dental Hygienists seeking reinstatement of licensure after one year of
				expiration, shall submit an application for reinstatement to the Board
				prescribed by the Board.
14.2. Each
				applicant shall submit an application fee equal to that of an initial
				application fee as set forth in the Board's fee schedule.
14.3. Each applicant shall pay a portion or
				all of the renewal fees for the period of time during which their licensure
				lapsed.
14.4. Each applicant shall
				submit a verification of good standing of all health care licenses ever held in
				any jurisdiction by way of a formal letter from each entity issuing said
				licenses bearing said entities official seal or stamp sent directly to the
				Board's office.
14.5. The Board may
				require applicants to be personally interviewed with the West Virginia Board of
				Dentistry and/or appointed person by the Board who is or are Board Members or
				past Board Members.
14.6. The Board
				may require successful completion of the West Virginia Dental Law
				Examination.
14.7. The Board, at
				its discretion, may require an applicant for reinstatement show proof of
				continuing education, be re-examined, evaluated or any other requirements
				necessary to ensure ability and competency to practice.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-15 - Application Expiration; Documentation Expiration

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15.1. All
				applications referred to in this rule expire one year after the date of receipt
				of the application. However, an application may be held for over a year for
				requirements due to Board actions.
15.2. Verification letters of good standing
				of health care licenses expire one year after the date of receipt of the
				letter, unless an online verification to verify the license remains in good
				standing can be obtained by the Board.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-09 - Application Procedures For Licensure Or Certificate › Section 5-9-16 - Compensation and Expenses

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16.1. Board
				Members, appointed past Board Members or members of specialty branches may
				volunteer or may be paid and reimbursed expenses pursuant to §
									30-1-1 et seq.
				and §
									30-4-1 et seq.
				of the West Virginia Code.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-10 - Practitioner Requirements for Accessing the West Virginia Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Database › Section 5-10-1 - General

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1.1. Scope. - This
				rule sets forth the requirements for licensees of the West Virginia Board of
				Dentistry regarding accessing the West Virginia Controlled Substance Monitoring
				Program database.
1.2. Authority. -
				W.Va. Code §
									60A-9-5a(c)
1.3. Filing date. - April 18, 2024
1.4. Effective date. - May 1, 2024
1.5. Sunset Provision - This rule shall
				terminate and have no further force or effect upon August 1, 2034.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-10 - Practitioner Requirements for Accessing the West Virginia Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Database › Section 5-10-3 - Practitioner Requirements for Obtaining and Maintaining Access to the CSMP

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3.1. Practitioners
				who prescribe or dispense Schedule II, III, IV or V controlled substances to
				West Virginia patients shall register with the CSMP and obtain and maintain
				online or other electronic access to the program database. Compliance with the
				provisions of this section must be accomplished within 30 days of the
				practitioner obtaining a new license or within 30 days of reinstatement of
				licensure.
3.2. Licensees shall be
				required to certify compliance with the provisions of this section when
				renewing a license. The Board may conduct an audit to verify compliance
				therewith.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-10 - Practitioner Requirements for Accessing the West Virginia Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Database › Section 5-10-5 - Other legal authority

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5.1.
				Practitioners must comply with all other applicable federal and state
				laws.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-10 - Practitioner Requirements for Accessing the West Virginia Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Database › Section 5-10-6 - Discipline and Administrative Penalties

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6.1. A practitioner who fails to comply with
				this rule is subject to board disciplinary proceedings for failing to perform
				any statutory or legal obligation placed upon the practitioner and
				unprofessional, unethical, and dishonorable conduct, pursuant to W. Va. Code
				§
									30-4-19 and/or rules of the
				Board.
6.2. A practitioner who
				fails to comply with the requirements described in W. Va. Code §
									60A-9-7(f) or
				(g) shall be subject to the respective
				administrative penalties set forth in those subsections. All fines collected
				pursuant to those subsections shall be transferred by the Board to the Fight
				Substance Abuse Fund created under W. Va. Code §
									60A-9-8.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-11 - Continuing Education Requirements › Section 5-11-1 - General

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1.1. Scope. This
				legislative rule establishes continuing education requirements for licensees or
				permittees regulated by the West Virginia Board of Dentistry.
1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code §
									30-4-6.
1.3. Effective Date. -- May 2, 2022
1.4. Filing Date. -- July 1, 2022
1.5. Sunset Provision. -- This rule shall
				terminate and have no further force or effect on August 1, 2032.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-11 - Continuing Education Requirements › Section 5-11-2 - Definitions

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2.1. "Board" means
				the West Virginia Board of Dentistry.
2.2. "Controlled Substances" means drugs that
				are classified by federal or state law in Schedules I, II, III, IV or V, as
				defined in W. Va. Code §
									60A-2-204 through
				212.
2.3. "Drug diversion training
				and best practice prescribing of controlled substances training" means training
				which includes all of the following:
2.3.1.
				Drug diversion, including statistical information on prescription drug abuse
				and resulting deaths. Dentists practicing within West Virginia shall take a
				course that includes West Virginia statistics. Dentists practicing in other
				states may take a course that includes statistical information relative to the
				state they are practicing in;
2.3.2. Epidemiology of pain and misuse of
				opioids;
2.3.3. Indication for
				opioids in pain treatment including general characteristics, toxicities and
				drug interactions;
2.3.4.
				Identification of diversion and drug seeking tactics and behaviors;
2.3.5. Best practice methods for working with
				patients suspected of drug seeking behavior and diversion;
2.3.6. Compliance with controlled substances
				laws and rules; and
2.3.7.
				Registration with and use of the West Virginia Controlled Substances Monitoring
				Program established in W. Va. Code §
										60A-9-1 et
				seq.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-11 - Continuing Education Requirements › Section 5-11-3 - Continuing education requirements

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3.1. Hours Required Biennially.
3.1.1. Each licensed dentist shall complete
				biennially not less than 35 hours of continuing education.
3.1.2. Each licensed dental hygienist shall
				complete biennially not less than 20 hours of continuing
				education.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-11 - Continuing Education Requirements › Section 5-11-4 - Special Volunteer License Continuing Education Requirements

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4.1. A dentist or dental hygienist licensed
				as a volunteer shall complete continuing education biennially.
4.2. Approved Providers.
4.2.1. The Continuing Education course shall
				be offered by a Board approved provider.
4.2.2. The Board approves any course or
				program sponsored by the providers as set forth in subsection 3.3.2. of this
				rule.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-11 - Continuing Education Requirements › Section 5-11-5 - Teledentistry Registrant Continuing Education Requirements

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5.1. A dentist registered to provide
				teledentistry services shall complete continuing education as required by the
				State her or she is licensed in, but shall complete 3 hours of drug diversion
				as set forth in subdivision 3.5.4. of this rule every two years.
5.2. A dental hygienist registered to provide
				teledentistry services shall complete continuing education as required by the
				State her or she is licensed in.
5.3. The Board may randomly audit the
				continuing education records maintained by a teledentistry
				registrant.
5.4. A false statement
				on a renewal form or continuing education reporting form constitutes
				unprofessional conduct and may result in disciplinary action against the
				registrant as set forth in W. Va. Code §
									30-4-19.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-12 - Administration of Anesthesia by Dentists › Section 5-12-1 - General

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1.1. Scope. - This
				legislative rule regulates the administration of anesthesia by
				dentists.
1.2. Authority. - W. Va.
				Code §
									30-4-6.
1.3. Filing Date. - May 2, 2022
1.4. Effective Date. - July 1, 2022
1.5. Sunset Provision. - This rule shall
				terminate and have no further force or effect on August 1, 2032.
West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of › Title 5 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY › Series 5-12 - Administration of Anesthesia by Dentists › Section 5-12-3 - General Rules for Administering Dentist

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3.1. Each dentist who wishes to administer
				anesthesia to patients shall be licensed to practice in the State of W.
				Va.
3.2. The licensed dentist shall
				apply to the Board for an anesthesia permit, on a form provided by the Board,
				and consent to an initial inspection and subsequent re-inspection of his or her
				facility. The application shall be accompanied by the appropriate permit fee,
				inspection fee, and/or renewal fee, no part of which is refundable.
3.3. The licensed dentist shall maintain a
				facility in compliance with the applicable provisions of the level of
				anesthesia being administered.
3.4.
				The licensed dentist shall renew his or her permit to administer anesthesia
				annually.