Title 08 — Business and Professions
52 chapters · 1,415 sections in this title.
AS 08.32.081 Lapse and reinstatement of license.
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A licensed dental hygienist who does not pay the renewal fee under AS 08.32.071 forfeits the hygienist's license. The board may reinstate the license without examination within two years of the date on which payment was due upon written application, proof of continued professiona…
AS 08.32.085 Restorative function license endorsement.
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(a) The board shall issue a restorative function endorsement to a licensed dental hygienist if the licensee furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has (1) successfully completed a course offered by or under the auspices of a program accredited by the Commi…
AS 08.32.090 Temporary license. [Repealed, § 15 ch 59 SLA 1978.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.32.095 Exemption from license requirement.
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(a) A person enrolled as a student in an accredited dental hygiene program may perform dental hygiene procedures as part of a course of study without a license if (1) the procedures are performed under the (A) general supervision of a member of the faculty who is licensed under A…
AS 08.32.097 Fees. [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]
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Article 2. Regulation of Dental Hygienists.
AS 08.32.100 Employment of dental hygienists. [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.32.110 Scope of practice of dental hygienists.
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(a) The role of the dental hygienist is to assist members of the dental profession in providing oral health care to the public. A person licensed to practice the profession of dental hygiene in the state may, (1) under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, (A) perform pr…
AS 08.32.115 Collaborative agreements.
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(a) If the collaborative agreement is approved by the board under (d) of this section, a licensed dental hygienist with a minimum of 4,000 documented hours of clinical experience within the five years preceding application for the board's approval may enter into a collaborative a…
AS 08.32.120 Place of employment. [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.32.125 Advanced practice permits.
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(a) The board may issue an advanced practice permit to a licensed dental hygienist with a minimum of 4,000 documented hours of clinical experience. A licensed dental hygienist holding an advanced practice permit may (1) promote oral health and provide disease prevention education…
AS 08.32.130 Information required. [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.32.140 Supervision required. [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.32.150 Revocation of dentist's license. [Repealed, § 32 ch 49 SLA 1980. For current law, see AS 08.36.315.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.32.160 Grounds for discipline, suspension, or revocation of license.
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The board may revoke or suspend the license of a dental hygienist, or may reprimand, censure, or discipline a licensee, if, after a hearing, the board finds that the licensee (1) used or knowingly cooperated in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation to obtain a license, …
AS 08.32.165 Limits or conditions on license; discipline.
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(a) In addition to action under AS 08.32.160, upon a finding that by reason of demonstrated problems of competence, experience, education or health the authority to practice dental hygiene should be limited or conditioned or the practitioner disciplined, the board may reprimand, …
AS 08.32.170 Procedure followed. [Repealed, § 15 ch 59 SLA 1978.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.32.171 Disciplinary sanctions.
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(a) [Repealed, § 49 ch 94 SLA 1987.] (b) [Repealed, § 49 ch 94 SLA 1987.] (c) The board may summarily suspend the license of a licensee who refuses to submit to a physical or mental examination under AS 08.36.070(b)(1). A person whose license is suspended under this section is en…
AS 08.32.180 Penalty for violations.
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Article 3. General Provisions. (a) A person who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter for which a penalty is not otherwise provided is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. (b) Notwithstanding AS 08.01.075(a)(8), the board may impose a civil f…
AS 08.32.185 Application of Administrative Procedure Act.
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AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) applies to any action taken by the board under this chapter.
AS 08.32.187 Application of chapter.
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(a) This chapter applies to a person who practices, or offers or attempts to practice, as a dental hygienist in the state except (1) a dental hygienist in the military service in the discharge of official duties; (2) a dental hygienist in the employ of the United States Public He…
AS 08.32.190 Definitions.
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In this chapter, (1) “board” means the Board of Dental Examiners; (2) “direct supervision” means the dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedure, and before dismissal of the patient evaluates the performan…
AS 08.36.010 Creation and membership of board; oath; seal.
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(a) There is created the Board of Dental Examiners consisting of nine members. Six members shall be licensed dentists who have been engaged in the practice of dentistry in the state for five years immediately preceding appointment, two members shall be dental hygienists licensed …
AS 08.36.020 Term of office. [Repealed, § 20 ch 80 SLA 1996. For current provisions, see AS 39.05.053.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.025 Suspension of board members.
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A member against whom an accusation has been filed under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) for violation of AS 08.32.160 or AS 08.36.315 is suspended from the board until the decision of the board on the accusation takes effect under AS 44.62.520.
AS 08.36.030 Election and term of officers.
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(a) The board shall elect from among its members (1) a president who is a licensed dentist or licensed dental hygienist; and (2) a secretary. (b) Officers elected under (a) of this section serve for a term not to exceed two years.
AS 08.36.040 Meetings.
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The board shall meet at the call of the president at least four times annually and at other times necessary to conduct its business. In the absence of a call of the president, a majority of the board may call a meeting.
AS 08.36.050 Quorum.
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A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
AS 08.36.060 Expenses and salary. [Repealed, § 3 ch 59 SLA 1966.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.061 Reimbursement for expenses.
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Board members are entitled to per diem and travel expenses authorized for boards and commissions under AS 39.20.180. The department shall reimburse a member for other actual, reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out duties as a board member.
AS 08.36.070 General powers.
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(a) The board shall (1) provide for the examination of applicants and the credentialing, registration, and licensure of those applicants it finds qualified; (2) maintain a registry of licensed dentists, licensed dental hygienists, and registered dental assistants who are in good …
AS 08.36.073 Investigator.
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After consulting with the board, the department shall employ a person who is not a member of the board as the investigator for the board. The investigator shall (1) conduct investigations into alleged violations of this chapter and into alleged violations of regulations and order…
AS 08.36.075 Dental radiological equipment.
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.080 Applicability of Administrative Procedure Act.
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.090 Records and reports. [Repealed, § 3 ch 59 SLA 1966.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.091 Records and reports.
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Article 2. Examination and Licensing. The board shall maintain (1) a record of its proceedings; (2) a registry containing the name, office and home addresses, and other information considered necessary by the board of each person licensed as a dentist or dental hygienist or regis…
AS 08.36.100 License required.
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Except as provided in AS 08.36.238 and 08.36.254, a person may not practice, or attempt to practice, dentistry without a license.
AS 08.36.110 Qualifications for license; interview.
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(a) An applicant for a license to practice dentistry shall (1) provide certification to the board that the applicant (A) is a graduate of a dental school that, at the time of graduation, is approved by the board; (B) has successfully passed a written examination approved by the b…
AS 08.36.114 Qualifications for acupuncture applicants. [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.115 Malpractice insurance. [Repealed, § 40 ch 177 SLA 1978.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.120 Secs. 08.36.120 , 08.36.130. Signing, photograph, and filing date of application; Examination. [Repealed, § 8 ch 47 SLA 2005.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.140 Out-of-state examination. [Repealed, § 40 ch 100 SLA 1984.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.150 Examination in out-of-state dental schools. [Repealed, § 40 ch 100 SLA 1984.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.160 Contents of examination. [Repealed, § 8 ch 47 SLA 2005.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.170 Partial examination. [Repealed, § 40 ch 100 SLA 1984.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.180 Secs. 08.36.180 , 08.36.190. Reexamination; Grading of examination. [Repealed, § 8 ch 47 SLA 2005.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.200 Waiver of written examination. [Repealed, § 40 ch 100 SLA 1984.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.210 Secs. 08.36.210 — 08.36.220. Waiver of examination and issuance of license by reciprocity. [Repealed, § 32 ch 49 SLA 1980. For current law, see AS 08.36.234.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.230 Practice outside the state. [Repealed, § 40 ch 53 SLA 2012.]
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[Repealed or reserved.]
AS 08.36.234 Licensure by credentials.
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(a) The board may waive the examination requirement and license by credentials if the dentist applicant meets the requirements of AS 08.36.110, submits proof of continued competence as required by regulation, pays the required fee, and has (1) an active license from a board of de…
AS 08.36.238 Exemption from license requirement.
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(a) A person enrolled as a student in an accredited school of dentistry may perform procedures as part of a course of study without a license if (1) the procedures are performed under the direct supervision of a member of the faculty who is licensed under this chapter, or under t…