2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .200   Board of Dentistry -- Members -- Qualifications -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Compensation.

313.200 Board of Dentistry -- Members -- Qualifications -- Terms -- Vacancies -- Compensation. (1) When the appointments have been made as provided in this section, the Kentucky Board of Dentistry shall consist of nine (9) members, each appointed by the Governor. Seven (7) members of the board shall be licensed dentists appointed from a list of three (3) names recommended for each board position by the resident licensed dentists of Kentucky at an annual election at a time and place selected by the Kentucky Board of Dentistry. One (1) member shall be a citizen at large who is not associated with or financially interested in the practice or business regulated. One (1) member of the board shall be a dental hygienist licensed to practice dental hygiene in the Commonwealth. Each appointment to the board of a licensed dental hygienist shall be made from a list of three (3) names recommended for this position by the resident licensed dental hygienists of Kentucky at an annual election at a time and place selected by the board. (2) (a)  Each dentist member shall have been an actual resident and licensed practicing dentist of this state for not less than five (5) years immediately preceding his appointment to the board. The dentist member shall not be in any way connected with or interested in any dental college or dental department of any institution of learning or dental supply business. (b)  Each dental hygienist member shall have been an actual resident dental hygienist and licensed practicing dental hygienist in this state for not less than five (5) years preceding his appointment to the board. The dental hygienist member shall not be in any way connected with or interested in any dental college or dental department of any institution of learning or dental supply business. (3) Each member of the board shall hold office for four (4) years, and until his or her successor is appointed and qualifies, except that no member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. (4) Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1) of this section. (5) Each member of the board shall receive any necessary expenses incurred in attending its meetings. Each member except the secretary-treasurer shall receive as compensation one hundred dollars ($100) for each day actually engaged in the duties of his or her office. The secretary-treasurer shall receive an annual compensation to be established by the board at its annual session. Effective: July 12, 2006 History: Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 74, sec. 1, effective July 12, 2006. -- Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 163, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1982. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 206, sec. 6. -- Amended 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 162, sec. 1. -- Amended 1964 Ky. Acts ch. 12, sec. 12. -- Amended 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 222, sec. 5. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 2636-1, 2636-8.