Iowa Administrative Code

any reason. The department will request payment by certified check or money order. If the fees are not paid within two weeks of notification of the returned check by certified mail, the licensee or registrant may be subject to disciplinary action for noncompliance with board rule…

practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting are available as follows: 1. Iowa Code and Iowa Administrative Code access, no fee, available at www.legis.iowa.gov/law/ administrativeRules/agencies. 2. Printed copies of the Iowa Code chapters that pertain to the practi…

pursuant to 481—Chapter 6 or any other provision of law. [ARC 8985C, IAB 3/5/25, effective 4/9/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 147.10, 147.80 and 153.22. [Filed ARC 8985C (Notice ARC 8476C, IAB 12/11/24), IAB 3/5/25, effective 4/9/25]

571.2(1) Dental licensure. The fees for a dental license are as follows: a. The application fee for a dental license on the basis of examination is $200. b. The application fee for a dental license on the basis of credentials is $550. c. The application fee for a dental license o…

571.3(1) Dental license. The renewal fee for a dental license is $315. 571.3(2) Dental hygiene license. The renewal fee for a dental hygiene license is $150. 571.3(3) General anesthesia permit. The renewal fee for a general anesthesia permit is $125. 571.3(4) Moderate sedation pe…

registration or permit by the expiration date is subject to late renewal fees as described in this rule. 571.4(1) Dental or dental hygiene license or faculty permit. a. Renewals completed between September 1 and September 30 are subject to a late fee of $100, in addition to the r…

application for reinstatement are subject to fees as described in this rule. 571.5(1) Reinstatement application fees. The application fees for reinstatement are as follows: a. The reinstatement application fee for a dental license is $150. b. The reinstatement application fee for…

571.6(1) Duplicates. The fee for issuance of a hard-copy duplicate license, permit or registration certificate or current renewal is $25. Electronic copies are provided at no cost. 571.6(2) Certification or verification. The fee for a written certification or written verification…

certain costs associated with contested case hearings. 571.7(1) Hearing fee. The board may charge a fee not to exceed $75 for conducting a contested case hearing that results in action being taken against the licensee or registrant. 571.7(2) Procedure and personnel costs. The boa…

which moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia is authorized pursuant to 481—Chapter 579 will not exceed $500 per facility per inspection. [ARC 8985C, IAB 3/5/25, effective 4/9/25]

department will release the records upon receipt of payment. 571.9(1) Copies of public records will be calculated at $0.25 per page plus labor. 571.9(2) A $16 per hour fee may be charged for labor in excess of one-half hour for searching, retrieving, and copying documents. 571.9(…

qualification, including applicants for renewal, reactivation and reinstatement, bear full responsibility for complying with the provisions of this rule. 572.1(1) Applicants will make application on forms provided by the department and submit the required information and document…

administer local anesthesia, a dental hygienist shall hold a current permit pursuant to 481—Chapter 576. 572.10(1) Applicants for local anesthesia permits are exempt from providing evidence of current CPR certification. Applications for a local anesthesia permit must include the …

permit. Pursuant to 481—Chapter 579, dentists who wish to utilize moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia in Iowa must possess a current permit issued by the board. 572.11(1) Applications for moderate sedation or general anesthesia permits must include the followi…

572.12(1) The board may issue a temporary permit authorizing the permit holder to practice dentistry or dental hygiene on a short-term basis in Iowa at a specific location or locations to fulfill an urgent need, serve an educational purpose, or provide volunteer services. A tempo…

572.13(1) Upon application and qualification, the board may issue a retired volunteer license to a dentist or dental hygienist who has retired from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene to enable the dentist or dental hygienist to provide volunteer dental or dental hygiene …

indication of pass/fail for each. (1) Applicants on the basis of examination must have successfully completed the clinical examination within five years of the date of application. (2) Applicants who have lawfully practiced dentistry or dental hygiene in another state, district o…

572.15(1) An applicant for a dental or dental hygiene license, faculty permit, or registration as a dental assistant must successfully complete a board-approved examination in the area of Iowa jurisprudence with a minimum score of 75 percent. An examinee may be required to meet s…

572.16(1) An applicant for dental assistant registration must successfully complete examinations as required pursuant to rule 481—572.5(153). 572.16(2) An application for radiography qualification must successfully complete the examination as required pursuant to rule 481—572.6(1…

572.17(1) To continue practicing in Iowa, a license, permit, registration, or qualification must be renewed prior to its expiration date. a. Dental hygiene licenses, local anesthesia permits, dental assistant registrations, and dental radiography qualifications expire on August 3…

registration, permit or qualification on the following grounds: 572.18(1) After proper notice and hearing for a violation of these rules or Iowa Code chapter 147, 153 or 272C. 572.18(2) Failure to pay required fees. 572.18(3) Failure to obtain required continuing education. 572.1…

prior to the expiration date will result in the assessment of a late fee in the amount specified in 481—Chapter 571 in addition to the renewal fee. 572.19(1) Failure to renew prior to September 1 following expiration will result in the assessment of a late fee in the amount speci…

572.2(1) Upon receipt of a completed application, the executive director as authorized by the board has discretion to: a. Require additional information relating to the character, education, and experience of the applicant. b. Authorize the issuance of the license, permit, or reg…

qualification. 572.20(1) A lapsed license, permit, registration or qualification may be reactivated at the discretion of the board. Applications for reactivation must include the following: a. Payment of a reactivation application fee plus one past-due renewal fee as specified in…

572.21(1) A registered dental assistant or licensed nurse whose radiography qualification has lapsed may have the radiography qualification reactivated at the discretion of the board. In addition to the application requirements specified in rule 481—572.20(147,153,272C), applican…

572.22(1) Following review of an application, including applications for reinstatement or reactivation, the board may take action against a license, permit, registration or qualification if the board finds that any of the following apply to the applicant: a. Has been the subject …

572.3(1) Applicants for licensure to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state who meet the requirements of this rule may be eligible for a license on the basis of examination or credentials. a. Applicants who have held a license issued in another state, district or terr…

not meet the educational requirements for a license by examination or credentials, and does not qualify for licensure by verification pursuant to Iowa Code section 272C.12, the applicant must meet the requirements of this rule in addition to meeting the other requirements for lic…

572.5(1) Applications for dental assistant registration must include the following: a. Evidence of board-approved education and training. Education and clinical training may be satisfied by meeting one of the following: (1) Clinical experience as a dental assistant trainee until …

572.6(1) Applicants for a radiography qualification must also be a dental assistant pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 153 or hold an active license issued by the board of nursing. 572.6(2) Applications for dental radiography qualification must include the following: a. Evidence of su…

or registration by verification pursuant to Iowa Code section 272C.12. Applicants are required to hold a current license or registration in the same profession in at least one other jurisdiction that has a scope or practice that is substantially similar to that of Iowa. 572.7(1) …

572.8(1) A dentist or dental hygienist seeking permission to practice as a resident, intern or graduate student at an accredited teaching or educational institution offering advanced education courses may apply for a resident license in lieu of a permanent license. 572.8(2) Appli…

572.9(1) The board may issue a faculty permit entitling the holder to practice dentistry or dental hygiene as a faculty member within an accredited school or program and affiliated teaching facilities in lieu of a permanent license. 572.9(2) Applications for a faculty permit shal…

573.1(1) Prior to renewal, licensees and registrants are responsible for completing continuing education as follows unless claiming a permissible extension or exemption: a. Each person who holds a license or faculty permit to practice dentistry: a minimum of 30 hours. b. Each per…

573.2(1) Licensees and registrants are responsible for obtaining evidence of successful completion for courses attended. The course sponsor should verify credit hours on the proof of attendance. 573.2(2) When applying for renewal, licensees and registrants will report the number …

573.3(1) A continuing education activity is deemed to be acceptable if it meets the following criteria: a. It constitutes an organized program of learning that contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee or registrant and is of value to dentistry, is appli…

types for the purposes of renewal include but are not limited to personal development, business aspects of practice, business strategy, financial management, marketing, sales, practice growth, personnel management, insurance, and collective bargaining. While desirable, those subj…

573.5(1) The board may, in individual cases involving physical disability or illness, grant an extension of the time to meet, or an exemption from, the continuing education requirements. Requests for extension or exemption should include a statement from a licensed health care pr…

573.6(1) An organization or person that desires to offer continuing education courses or programs or other continuing education activities may do so provided that the sponsor complies with the requirements of this chapter. The board may request a sponsor to provide information ab…

continuing education program offered to Iowa licensees and registrants. Upon evidence of a failure to meet the requirements of this chapter, the board may deny credit for the purposes of renewal. The board may deny all or any part of the hours granted by the program. A provider t…

registrant’s personal responsibility to comply with these rules. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action by the board, including nonrenewal of the license or registration. [ARC 8987C, IAB 3/5/25, effective 4/9/25]

may make recommendations to the board for approval or denial of requests pertaining to dental hygiene education. The following items will be forwarded to the dental hygiene committee for review: 1. Requests by dental hygienists for waivers, extensions and exemptions of the contin…

and 153, persons engaged in the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene or dental assisting in Iowa must be licensed by the board as a dentist or dental hygienist or registered or trained pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 153 as a dental assistant. This rule is intended to implement Io…

registered by the board may use teledentistry to provide dental care to patients located in Iowa. This rule establishes the standards of practice for teledentistry. 574.10(1) “Teledentistry” means a dentist is providing or supervising dental services using technology when the pat…

may provide public health supervision to a dental hygienist or registered dental assistant if the dentist has an active Iowa license and the services are provided in public health settings as defined in rule 481—570.1(153). 574.11(1) Minimum clinical practice required. A licensed…

care being rendered to their patients or the fees being charged for providing the care in a false or misleading manner. 574.12(1) The following billing practices are deemed to constitute deception, misrepresentation, overbilling, fraud or a combination thereof: a. Accepting a thi…

574.13(1) Retention of dental records. A dentist shall maintain a patient’s dental record for a minimum period of time as follows: a. For adults, six years after the date of last examination, prescription, or treatment. b. For minors, either until the patient reaches the age of n…

574.14(1) Unethical or unprofessional conduct includes the following: a. Taking actions that the board deems to be abusive, coercive, intimidating, harassing, untruthful or threatening in connection with the practice of dentistry. b. Knowingly providing false or misleading inform…

accurate. 574.15(1) The following standards apply to the communications related to the practice of dentistry: a. Statements, testimonials, photographs, graphics or other means of communication shall not convey false, untrue, deceptive, or misleading information. b. Communications…

of any assertion or representation of material fact in an advertisement. 574.16(1) The dentist must possess and rely upon information that, when produced, would substantiate the truthfulness of any assertion, omission, or representation of material fact in the advertisement. 574.…