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Section
631.005
Definitions.
Section
631.015
"Accredited" defined.
Section
631.020
"Board" defined.
Section
631.027
"Deep sedation" defined.
Section
631.030
"Dental hygiene" defined.
Section
631.040
"Dental hygienist" defined.
Section
631.045
"Dental therapist" defined. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.047
"Dental therapy" defined. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.055
"General anesthesia" defined.
Section
631.070
"License" defined. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.070
"License" defined. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.075
"Malpractice" defined.
Section
631.078
"Minimal sedation" defined.
Section
631.079
"Moderate sedation" defined.
Section
631.085
"Preponderance of the evidence" defined.
Section
631.095
"Professional incompetence" defined.
Section
631.100
"Renewal certificate" defined.
Section
631.105
"Supervision by a dentist" defined.
Section
631.115
Applicability of chapter. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.115
Applicability of chapter. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.120
Creation.
Section
631.130
Qualifications of members. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.130
Qualifications of members. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.140
Appointment of members from particular areas of State. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.140
Appointment of members from particular areas of State. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.150
Grounds for removal of member from office.
Section
631.160
Officers and Executive Director.
Section
631.170
Examination of applicants; restriction on participation in grading examinations; meetings; quorum. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.170
Examination of applicants; restriction on participation in grading examinations; meetings; quorum. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.175
Liability of person retained by Board to judge qualifications of applicant for licensure.
Section
631.180
Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees; deposit and expenditure of fees.
Section
631.190
Powers and duties. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.190
Powers and duties. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.195
Fiscal year.
Section
631.205
Creation; membership; powers and duties. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.205
Creation; membership; powers and duties. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.215
Persons deemed to be practicing dentistry; regulations regarding clinical practice of dentistry. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.215
Persons deemed to be practicing dentistry; regulations regarding clinical practice of dentistry. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.220
Application for license: Filing; contents; approval or rejection without Board review; regulations. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.220
Application for license: Filing; contents; approval or rejection without Board review; regulations. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.225
Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Board. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
Section
631.225
Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Board. [Effective on the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings and expires by limitation 2 years after that date.]
Section
631.230
Eligibility of applicant for license to practice dentistry.
Section
631.240
Examination for license to practice dentistry; issuance of certificate of registration.
Section
631.250
Issuance of specialist’s license to dentist licensed in this State.
Section
631.255
Issuance of specialist’s license to person without required clinical examination; revocation.
Section
631.260
Issuance of licenses by Board. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.260
Issuance of licenses by Board. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.265
Permit to administer or supervise administration of general anesthesia, minimal sedation, moderate sedation or deep sedation; regulations.
Section
631.267
Authorization for qualified dentist to perform physical evaluation and compile medical history of patient before hospital admission; hospital prohibited from refusing to accept.
Section
631.271
Limited license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene; permit authorizing certain persons to practice dentistry or dental hygiene; regulations. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.271
Limited license to practice dentistry, dental hygiene or dental therapy; permit authorizing certain persons to practice dentistry or dental hygiene; regulations. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.272
Temporary license to practice dentistry.
Section
631.273
Temporary license to practice dental hygiene. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.273
Temporary license to practice dental therapy. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.274
Restricted geographical license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.274
Restricted geographical license to practice dentistry, dental hygiene or dental therapy. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.275
Restricted license to practice dentistry at facility that provides dental services to persons of low income.
Section
631.280
Limitation on reexamination of applicant for license to practice dentistry who fails examination twice.
Section
631.287
Dental hygienists: Special endorsement of license to practice public health dental hygiene; renewal.
Section
631.290
Dental hygienists: Eligibility to apply for license.
Section
631.300
Dental hygienists: Examination; issuance of certificate of registration.
Section
631.310
Dental hygienists: Places of practice; limitations on performance and provision of services.
Section
631.311
Dentist not required to be present when dental hygienist provides services authorized by dentist.
Section
631.312
Dental therapists: Eligibility to apply for license. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.313
Assignment of dental hygienist or dental assistant to perform certain intraoral tasks under certain circumstances; exceptions; administration of local anesthesia or nitrous oxide by dental hygienist. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.313
Assignment of dental hygienist, dental therapist, dental assistant or other person to perform certain intraoral tasks under certain circumstances; exceptions; administration of local anesthesia or nitrous oxide by dental hygienist. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.317
Regulations concerning intraoral tasks and other practices. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.317
Regulations concerning intraoral tasks and other practices. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.330
Renewal of license: Requirements; issuance of renewal certificate; reinstatement. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.330
Renewal of license: Requirements; issuance of renewal certificate; automatic suspension or revocation; reinstatement. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.335
Inactive or other nonpracticing status of license; reinstatement.
Section
631.340
Restoration of license. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.340
Restoration of license. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.342
Continuing education: Required courses; regulations. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.342
Continuing education: Required courses; regulations. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.343
Persons exempt from requirement of continuing education.
Section
631.344
Training relating to persons with substance use and other addictive disorders and the prescribing of opioids; regulations.
Section
631.345
Fees; regulations. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.345
Fees; regulations. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.346
Employment of unlicensed person; public demonstrations; aiding in unlicensed practice; dental hygienist practicing in unauthorized place; practice with license suspended or without renewal certificate. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.346
Employment of unlicensed person; public demonstrations; aiding in unlicensed practice; dental hygienist or dental therapist practicing in unauthorized place; practice with license suspended or without renewal certificate. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.347
Participation in plan requiring patients to select dentist from preselected group unless plan for personal selection offered; authorized disciplinary action.
Section
631.348
Misleading statements; false advertising; fraud in securing license; practice under misleading name; submitting fraudulent claim to insurer; failure to notify insurer of forgiven debt.
Section
631.349
Examples of unprofessional conduct not complete list or authorization of other acts; Board may hold similar acts unprofessional conduct.
Section
631.350
Authorized disciplinary or other action; grounds; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; deposit of fines; claim for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.350
Authorized disciplinary or other action; grounds; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; deposit of fines; claim for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.355
Disciplinary action by hearing officer or panel: Procedural requirements; powers and duties of officer or panel; final decision in contested case.
Section
631.360
Investigation, notice and hearing; subpoena; search warrant; continuances; retention of complaints; regulations. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.360
Investigation, notice and hearing; subpoena; search warrant; continuances; retention of complaints; regulations. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.363
Appointment of member or agent to conduct investigation and hearing; notice of hearing; report; hearing or adoption of report by Board.
Section
631.364
Review and investigation of complaint relating to prescriptions for certain controlled substances; notice to licensee; formal complaint and hearing; referral or postponement of investigation; regulations; explanation or technical advisory bulletin for dentists regarding relevant law.
Section
631.365
Summary suspension of licensee’s authority to prescribe, administer or dispense certain controlled substances; issuance of order; formal hearing and decision.
Section
631.366
Enforcement of subpoena by district court.
Section
631.368
Certain records relating to investigation deemed confidential; certain records relating to disciplinary action deemed public records; cooperation with or dissemination of records to other agencies.
Section
631.371
Use of letters "M.D." or other appropriate abbreviation by certain dentists who hold degree as doctor of medicine.
Section
631.375
Identification of removable dental appliances by name or social security number.
Section
631.378
Immunity from civil liability.
Section
631.380
Validity of license or renewal certificate issued on or before March 20, 1951. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.380
Validity of license or renewal certificate to practice dentistry or specialty thereof issued on or before March 20, 1951. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.385
Ownership or control of practice without license by family member for limited period after death of dentist.
Section
631.388
Manager of business of dental practice, office or clinic to register certain information with Board.
Section
631.389
Limitation on fees for covered services in certain circumstances.
Section
631.391
Regulations for administration of certain neuromodulators related to Clostridium botulinum and dermal or soft tissue fillers; proof of training.
Section
631.395
Acts constituting illegal practice of dentistry or dental hygiene. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.395
Acts constituting illegal practice of dentistry, dental hygiene or dental therapy. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.396
Inspection of premises by Board. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.396
Inspection of premises by Board. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.397
Practicing or offering to practice dentistry or dental hygiene without appropriate license or certificate; reporting requirements. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.397
Practicing or offering to practice without license or certificate: Reporting requirements of Board. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.400
Prohibited acts; penalties; injunctive relief. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.400
Prohibited acts; penalties; injunctive relief. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.2715
Limited license to supervise certain courses of continuing education.
Section
631.3121
Dental therapists: Examination; issuance of certificate of registration. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3122
Dental therapists: Practice settings; written practice agreement with authorizing dentist required; limitations on provision of services; qualifications of authorizing dentist. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3123
Dental therapists: Required provisions of written practice agreement. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3124
Dental therapists: Authorized services; referral of patient to authorizing dentist for certain purposes; supervision of dental assistants and dental hygienists. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3125
Dental therapists: Additional authorized care and services. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3126
Dental therapists: Arrangements for or referrals of patients to other dental or health care professionals in certain circumstances. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3127
Dental therapists: Prohibition on prescription of certain controlled substances. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3128
Dental therapists: Limitation on number with whom authorizing dentist may simultaneously maintain written practice agreements. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3425
Continuing education: Requirements for dental therapists. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3452
Designation and responsibilities of dental director of dental office or clinic; retention of records. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.3452
Designation and responsibilities of dental director of dental office or clinic; retention of records. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3453
Exemption from requirement to designate dental director of dental office or clinic. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.3453
Exemption from requirement to designate actively licensed dentist as dental director of dental office or clinic. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3454
Ownership or operation not violation or dishonorable or unprofessional conduct; contract with entity by dentist or professional entity not prohibited. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.3454
Ownership or operation not violation or dishonorable or unprofessional conduct; contract with entity by dentist or professional entity not prohibited. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3455
Unlicensed person or entity not precluded from providing goods or services for support of business of dental practice, office or clinic in certain circumstances. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.3455
Unlicensed person or entity not precluded from providing goods or services for support of business of dental practice, office or clinic in certain circumstances. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3456
Certain provision of goods or services or receipt of payment for provision of goods or services not violation or dishonorable or unprofessional conduct; contracts with persons providing such goods or services not prohibited. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.3456
Certain provision of goods or services or receipt of payment for provision of goods or services not violation or dishonorable or unprofessional conduct; contracts with persons providing such goods or services not prohibited. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3457
Revocation of state business license for certain violations. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.3457
Revocation of state business license for certain violations. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3465
Fee for referral; association with person engaged in illegal practice or with unlicensed person; use of name "clinic," "institute" or "referral services"; practice under name of retired dentist. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.3465
Fee for referral; association with person engaged in illegal practice or with unlicensed person; use of name "clinic," "institute" or "referral services"; practice under name of retired dentist. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3475
Malpractice; professional incompetence; disciplinary action in another state; substandard care; procurement or administration of controlled substance or dangerous drug; alcohol or other substance use disorder; gross immorality; conviction of certain crimes; failure to comply with certain provisions relating to controlled substances; inappropriate administration of botulinum toxin or dermal or soft tissue fillers; failure to obtain certain training; certain operation of medical facility. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.3475
Malpractice; professional incompetence; disciplinary action in another state; substandard care; procurement or administration of controlled substance or dangerous drug; alcohol or other substance use disorder; gross immorality; conviction of certain crimes; failure to comply with certain provisions relating to controlled substances; inappropriate administration of botulinum toxin or dermal or soft tissue fillers; failure to obtain certain training; certain operation of medical facility. [Effective January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2020.]
Section
631.3475
Malpractice; professional incompetence; disciplinary action in another state; substandard care; procurement or administration of controlled substance or dangerous drug; alcohol or other substance use disorder; gross immorality; conviction of certain crimes; failure to comply with certain provisions relating to controlled substances; inappropriate administration of botulinum toxin or dermal or soft tissue fillers; failure to obtain certain training; certain operation of medical facility. [Effective July 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3485
Violation of chapter or regulations; failure to pay fee for license; failure to make health care records available for inspection and copying. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]
Section
631.3485
Violation of chapter or regulations; failure to pay fee for license; failure to make health care records available for inspection and copying. [Effective January 1, 2020.]
Section
631.3487
Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
Section
631.3635
Appointment of panel to review investigation or informal hearing; members; requirements of review; findings and recommendation.