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2011 South Dakota Code
Title 36 PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 06A. Dentists, Dental Hygienists And Dental Auxiliaries
- §36-6A-1 Board of Dentistry--Number of members--Qualifications.
- §36-6A-2 Repealed.
- §36-6A-3 Appointment and term of lay member.
- §36-6A-4 Terms of office on board--Vacancies.
- §36-6A-5 Officers of board.
- §36-6A-6 Board continued within Department of Health--Records and reports.
- §36-6A-7 Acceptance of funds by board--Separate fund--Payments from fund--Expense limited by revenue.
- §36-6A-8 Compensation and expenses of board members--Salary of secretary-treasurer--Payment for services.
- §36-6A-9 Affiliation with American Association and Central Regional Dental Testing Service--Dues--Delegates to meetings.
- §36-6A-10 Seal of board--Meetings--Examinations.
- §36-6A-11 Quorum--Majority required for decision--Meeting on call of majority of members.
- §36-6A-12 Removal of member--Disqualification of member subject to disciplinary proceedings.
- §36-6A-13 Immunity of members from civil liability.
- §36-6A-14 Powers and duties of board.
- §36-6A-15 Restrictions on rule-making power of board.
- §36-6A-16 Enforcement of chapter.
- §36-6A-17 Employment of assistance in enforcement--Action for injunction--Election of remedies--Legal representation of board.
- §36-6A-18 Assistance in enforcement proceedings--Expenditure of funds--Employment of attorney.
- §36-6A-19 Subpoena power of board--Administration of oaths.
- §36-6A-20 Depositions.
- §36-6A-21 Dental radiography--Requirements for practice.
- §36-6A-22 Complaints filed with board--Records maintained--Investigation--Dismissal--Appeal--Disciplinary procedure.
- §36-6A-23 Sanctions authorized in disciplinary proceedings.
- §36-6A-24 Summary suspension of license--Grounds--Hearing--Appeal.
- §36-6A-25 Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license or registration.
- §36-6A-26 Definition of terms.
- §36-6A-27 Immunity from liability for acts of members of professional committees--Confidentiality of committee communications.
- §36-6A-28 Unauthorized practice or representation as dentist, dental hygienist, dental radiographer, or dental specialist as misdemeanor.
- §36-6A-29 Restrictions on advertising--Violation as misdemeanor.
- §36-6A-30 Sale, offer, or advertising of dental services by unlicensed person prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.
- §36-6A-31 Authorization required to practice dentistry--Exclusive responsibility of dentists.
- §36-6A-32 Scope of dental practice defined.
- §36-6A-32.1 Exemption for certain community-based primary health organizations.
- §36-6A-32.2 Exemption for mobile or portable dental unit operated by certain nonprofit organizations.
- §36-6A-33 Acts excluded from practice of dentistry.
- §36-6A-34 Out-of-state dentist's acts not considered practice of dentistry.
- §36-6A-35 Federal officers' acts not considered practice of dentistry.
- §36-6A-36 Dental appliance work on dentist's order not considered practice of dentistry.
- §36-6A-37 Use of X-rays not considered practice of dentistry.
- §36-6A-38 Religious practitioners' acts not considered practice of dentistry.
- §36-6A-39 Fee-splitting as misdemeanor--Partnerships and employment excepted.
- §36-6A-40 Employment of hygienist--Scope of permitted practice--Preventive and therapeutic services.
- §36-6A-40.1 Hygienist requirements for preventative and therapeutic services under collaborative supervision.
- §36-6A-40.2 Evidence of hygienist requirements--Fee--Promulgation of rules.
- §36-6A-41 Dental auxiliaries--Education and training--Dentist's responsibility--Unauthorized practice.
- §36-6A-42 Dental assistants--Education and training.
- §36-6A-43 Dental technicians to work in dental laboratory or under dentist's supervision--Dental appliance work on dentist's order--Intra-oral services.
- §36-6A-44 Application for license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene--Requirements--Examination.
- §36-6A-45 Examination required--Scope and nature.
- §36-6A-46 Examination requirements satisfied by results of a national standardized test.
- §36-6A-47 Licensing of dentist or hygienist from another state--Proof of character and professional standing--Examination on South Dakota rules.
- §36-6A-48 Issuance or renewal of licenses--Inactive practitioners--Fees for licensing and testing.
- §36-6A-49 Temporary registration--Requirements.
- §36-6A-50 Fees payable to board.
- §36-6A-51 Fraud in securing license or annual registration as misdemeanor.
- §36-6A-52 Annual renewal of license--Notice--Information and fee required--Suspension.
- §36-6A-53 Annual renewal of registration--Notice--Information and fee required--Suspension.
- §36-6A-54 Display of certificates--Names on office door.
- §36-6A-55 Proof of continuing education required.
- §36-6A-56 Acceptable proof of continuing education.
- §36-6A-57 Reexamination on failure to continue education--Suspension of license.
- §36-6A-58 Notice to board of change of address--Replacement of lost or destroyed license.
- §36-6A-59 Grounds for disciplinary action--Hearing--Physical and mental examinations.
- §36-6A-60 Burden of proof as to valid license in prosecution for violations.
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