Title 32 — Professions and Occupations
44 chapters · 1,581 sections in this title.
A.R.S. § 32-1232 Qualifications of applicant; application; fee; fingerprint clearance card
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A. An applicant for licensure shall meet the requirements of section 32-1233 and shall hold a diploma conferring a degree of doctor of dental medicine or doctor of dental surgery from a recognized dental school. B. Each candidate shall submit a written application to the board ac…
A.R.S. § 32-1233 Applicants for licensure; examination requirements
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An applicant for licensure shall have passed all of the following: 1. The written national dental board examinations. 2. A clinical examination administered by a state or regional testing agency in the United States within five years preceding filing the application. 3. The Arizo…
A.R.S. § 32-1234 Dental consultant license
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A. A person may apply for a dental consultant license if the applicant demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the applicant: 1. Has continuously held a license to practice dentistry for at least twenty-five years issued by one or more states or territories of the United St…
A.R.S. § 32-1235 Reinstatement of license or certificate; application for previously denied license or certificate
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A. On written application the board may issue a new license or certificate to a dentist, dental therapist, dental hygienist or denturist whose license or certificate was previously suspended or revoked by the board or surrendered by the applicant if the applicant demonstrates to …
A.R.S. § 32-1236 Dentist triennial licensure; continuing education; license reinstatement; license for each place of practice; notice of change of address or place of practice; retired and disabled license status; penalties
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A. Except as provided in section 32-4301, a license expires thirty days after the licensee's birth month every third year. On or before the last day of the licensee's birth month every third year, every licensed dentist shall submit to the board a complete renewal application and…
A.R.S. § 32-1237 Restricted permit
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A. A person may apply for a restricted permit if the applicant demonstrates to the board's satisfaction that the applicant: 1. Has a pending contract with a recognized charitable dental clinic or organization or will be practicing for educational purposes in connection with and w…
A.R.S. § 32-1238 Issuance of restricted permit
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A. The board shall issue a restricted permit within thirty days after the date the board receives a complete application that meets the requirements of section 32-1232, subsection B from an applicant that meets the requirements of section 32-1237. B. A restricted permit may be is…
A.R.S. § 32-1239 Practice under restricted permit
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A person to whom a restricted permit is issued may practice dentistry only in the course of the person's employment by a recognized charitable dental clinic or organization or for educational purposes in connection with and while enrolled in recognized continuing dental education…
A.R.S. § 32-1240 Licensure by credential; examinations; waiver; fee
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A. The board by rule may waive the examination requirements of this article on receipt of evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has passed the clinical examination of another state or testing agency more than five years before submitting an application for licensu…
A.R.S. § 32-1241 Training permits; qualified military health professionals
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A. The board shall issue a training permit to a qualified military health professional who is practicing dentistry in the United States armed forces and who is discharging the health professional's official duties by participating in a clinical training program based at a civilia…
A.R.S. § 32-1261 Practicing without license; classification
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Except as otherwise provided a person is guilty of a class 6 felony who, without a valid license or business entity registration as prescribed by this chapter: 1. Practices dentistry or any branch of dentistry as described in section 32-1202. 2. In any manner or by any means, dir…
A.R.S. § 32-1262 Corporate practice; display of name and license receipt or license; duplicate licenses; fee
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A. It is lawful to practice dentistry as a professional corporation or professional limited liability company. B. It is lawful to practice dentistry as a business organization if the business organization is registered as a business entity pursuant to this chapter. C. It is lawfu…
A.R.S. § 32-1263 Grounds for disciplinary action; definition
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A. The board may invoke disciplinary action against any person who is licensed under this chapter for any of the following reasons: 1. Unprofessional conduct as defined in section 32-1201.01. 2. Conviction of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, in which case t…
A.R.S. § 32-1263.01 Types of disciplinary action; letter of concern; judicial review; notice; removal of notice; violation; classification
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A. The board may take any one or a combination of the following disciplinary actions against any person licensed under this chapter: 1. Revocation of license to practice. 2. Suspension of license to practice. 3. Entering a decree of censure, which may require that restitution be …
A.R.S. § 32-1263.02 Investigation and adjudication of complaints; disciplinary action; civil penalty; immunity; subpoena authority; definitions
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A. The board on its own motion, or the investigation committee if established by the board, may investigate any evidence that appears to show the existence of any of the causes or grounds for disciplinary action as provided in section 32-1263. The board or investigation committee…
A.R.S. § 32-1263.03 Investigation committee; complaints; termination; review
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A. If established by the board, the investigation committee may terminate a complaint if the investigation committee's review indicates that the complaint is without merit and that termination is appropriate. B. The investigation committee may not terminate a complaint if a court…
A.R.S. § 32-1264 Maintenance of records
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A. A person who is licensed or certified pursuant to this chapter shall make legible permanent and contemporaneous written or electronic records concerning all diagnoses, evaluations and treatments of each patient of record. The owner of a dental practice or a registered business…
A.R.S. § 32-1265 Interpretation of chapter
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to abridge a license issued under laws of this state relating to medicine or surgery.
A.R.S. § 32-1266 Prosecution of violations
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The attorney general shall act for the board in all matters requiring legal assistance, but the board may employ other or additional counsel in its own behalf. The board shall assist prosecuting officers in enforcement of this chapter, and in so doing may engage suitable persons …
A.R.S. § 32-1267 Use of fraudulent instruments; classification
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A person is guilty of a class 5 felony who: 1. Knowingly presents to or files with the board as his own a diploma, degree, license, certificate or identification belonging to another, or which is forged or fraudulent. 2. Exhibits or displays any instrument described in paragraph …
A.R.S. § 32-1268 Violations; classification; required proof
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A. A person is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor who: 1. Employs, contracts with, or by any means procures the assistance of, or association with, for the purpose of practicing dentistry, a person not having a valid license therefor. 2. Fails to obey a summons or other order regula…
A.R.S. § 32-1269 Violation; classification; injunctive relief
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A. A person convicted under this chapter is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor unless another classification is specifically prescribed in this chapter. Violations shall be prosecuted by the county attorney and tried before the superior court in the county in which the violation occ…
A.R.S. § 32-1270 Deceased or incapacitated dentists; notification
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A. An administrator or executor of the estate of a deceased dentist, or a person who is legally authorized to act for a dentist who has been adjudicated to be mentally incompetent, must notify the board within sixty days after the dentist's death or incapacitation. The administra…
A.R.S. § 32-1271 Marking of dentures for identification; retention and release of information
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A. Every complete upper or lower denture fabricated by a licensed dentist, or fabricated pursuant to the dentist's work order, must be marked with the patient's name unless the patient objects. The marking must be done during fabrication and must be permanent, legible and cosmeti…
A.R.S. § 32-1272 Dental anesthesia; requirements
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B. A qualified anesthesia provider who is licensed by the board and who fails to comply with the requirements of this section or applicable board rules commits an act that constitutes a danger to the health, welfare or safety of the public pursuant to section 32-1201.01. C. If a …
A.R.S. § 32-1276 Definitions
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1. "Applicant" means a person who is applying for licensure to practice dental therapy in this state. 2. "Direct supervision" means that a licensed dentist is present in the office and available to provide treatment or care to a patient and observe a dental therapist's work. 3. "…
A.R.S. § 32-1276.01 Application for licensure; requirements; fingerprint clearance card; denial or suspension of application
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A. An applicant for licensure as a dental therapist in this state shall do all of the following: 1. Apply to the board on a form prescribed by the board. 2. Verify under oath that all statements in the application are true to the applicant's knowledge. 3. Enclose with the applica…
A.R.S. § 32-1276.02 Dental therapist triennial licensure; continuing education; license renewal and reinstatement; fees; civil penalties; retired and disabled license status
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A. Except as provided in section 32-4301, a license issued under this article expires thirty days after the licensee's birth month every third year. On or before the last day of the licensee's birth month every third year, each licensed dental therapist shall submit to the board …
A.R.S. § 32-1276.03 Practice of dental therapy; authorized procedures; supervision requirements; restrictions
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A. A person is deemed to be a practicing dental therapist if the person does any of the acts or performs any operations included in the general practice of dental therapists or dental therapy or any related and associated duties. B. Either under the direct supervision of a dentis…
A.R.S. § 32-1276.04 Dental therapists; clinical practice; supervising dentists; written collaborative practice agreements
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A. A dental therapist may practice only in the following practice settings or locations, including mobile dental units, that are operated or served by any of the following: 1. A federally qualified community health center. 2. A health center program that has received a federal lo…
A.R.S. § 32-1276.05 Dental therapists; supervising dentists; collaborative practice relationships
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A. A dentist who holds an active license pursuant to this chapter and a dental therapist who holds an active license pursuant to this article may enter into a collaborative practice relationship through a written collaborative practice agreement for the delivery of dental therapy…
A.R.S. § 32-1276.06 Practicing without a license; violation; classification
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It is a class 6 felony for a person to practice dental therapy in this state unless the person has obtained a license from the board as provided in this article.
A.R.S. § 32-1276.07 Licensure by credential; examination waiver; fee
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A. The board by rule may waive the examination requirements of this article on receipt of evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has passed the clinical examination of another state or testing agency more than five years before submitting the application for licens…
A.R.S. § 32-1276.08 Dental therapy schools; credit for prior experience or coursework
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Notwithstanding any other law, a recognized dental therapy school may grant advanced standing or credit for prior learning to a student who has prior experience or has completed coursework that the school determines is equivalent to didactic and clinical education in its accredit…
A.R.S. § 32-1281 Practicing as dental hygienist; supervision requirements; definitions
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A. A person is deemed to be practicing as a dental hygienist if the person does any of the acts or performs any of the operations included in the general practice of dental hygienists, dental hygiene and all related and associated duties. B. A licensed dental hygienist may perfor…
A.R.S. § 32-1282 Administration and enforcement
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A. So far as applicable, the board shall have the same powers and duties in administering and enforcing this article that it has under section 32-1207 in administering and enforcing articles 1, 2 and 3 of this chapter. B. The board shall adopt rules that provide a method for the …
A.R.S. § 32-1283 Disposition of revenues
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The provisions of section 32-1212 shall apply to all fees, fines and other revenues received by the board under this article.
A.R.S. § 32-1284 Qualifications of applicant; application; fee; fingerprint clearance card; rules; denial or suspension of application
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A. An applicant for licensure as a dental hygienist shall be at least eighteen years of age, shall meet the requirements of section 32-1285 and shall present to the board evidence of graduation or a certificate of satisfactory completion in a course or curriculum in dental hygien…
A.R.S. § 32-1285 Applicants for licensure; examination requirements
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An applicant for licensure shall have passed all of the following: 1. The national dental hygiene board examination. 2. A clinical examination administered by a state or regional testing agency in the United States within five years preceding filing the application. 3. The Arizon…
A.R.S. § 32-1286 Recognized dental hygiene schools; credit for prior learning
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Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a recognized dental hygiene school may grant advanced standing or credit for prior learning to a student who has prior experience or course work that the school determines is equivalent to didactic and clinical education in its accredited …
A.R.S. § 32-1287 Dental hygienist triennial licensure; continuing education; license reinstatement; notice of change of address; penalties; retired and disabled license status
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A. Except as provided in section 32-4301, a license expires thirty days after the licensee's birth month every third year. On or before the last day of the licensee's birth month every third year, every licensed dental hygienist shall submit to the board a complete renewal applic…
A.R.S. § 32-1288 Practicing without license; classification
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It is a class 1 misdemeanor for a person to practice dental hygiene in this state unless the person has obtained a license from the board as provided in this article.
A.R.S. § 32-1289 Employment of dental hygienist by public agency, institution or school
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A. A public health agency or institution or a public or private school authority may employ dental hygienists to perform necessary dental hygiene procedures under either direct or general supervision pursuant to section 32-1281. B. A dental hygienist employed by or working under …
A.R.S. § 32-1289.01 Dental hygienists; affiliated practice relationships; rules; definition
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A. A dentist who holds an active license pursuant to this chapter and a dental hygienist who holds an active license pursuant to this article may enter into an affiliated practice relationship to deliver dental hygiene services. B. A dental hygienist shall satisfy all of the foll…
A.R.S. § 32-1290 Grounds for censure, probation, suspension or revocation of license; procedure
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After a hearing pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10, the board may suspend or revoke the license issued to a person under this article or censure or place on probation any such person for any of the causes set forth as grounds for censure, probation, suspension or revocat…
A.R.S. § 32-1291 Dental assistants; regulation; duties
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A. A dental assistant may expose radiographs for dental diagnostic purposes under either the general supervision of a dentist or the direct supervision of an affiliated practice dental hygienist licensed pursuant to this chapter if the assistant has passed an examination approved…
A.R.S. § 32-1291.01 Expanded function dental assistants; training and examination requirements; duties
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A. A dental assistant may perform expanded functions after meeting one of the following: 1. Successfully completing a board-approved expanded function dental assistant training program at an institution accredited by the American dental association commission on dental accreditat…
A.R.S. § 32-1291.02 Oral preventive assistants; qualifications; scope of practice; supervision; definition
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1. Hold a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 2. Hold a board-approved certification for both coronal polishing and radiography. 3. Either: (a) Hold a current national board certification in dental assisting. (b) Have successfully completed a dental assisting …
A.R.S. § 32-1292 Restricted permits; suspension; expiration; renewal
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A. The board may issue a restricted permit to practice dental hygiene to an applicant who: 1. Has a pending contract with a recognized charitable dental clinic or organization that offers dental hygiene services without compensation or at a rate that reimburses the clinic only fo…
A.R.S. § 32-1292.01 Licensure by credential; examinations; waiver; fee
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A. The board by rule may waive the examination requirements of this article on receipt of evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has passed the clinical examination of another state or testing agency more than five years before submitting an application for licensu…