Title IV, PUBLIC HEALTH (Ch. 123 - 158)

1. In addition to requirements adopted by rule by the board, in order to obtain a license as a dental hygienist, an applicant shall present evidence to the board of both of the following: a. That the applicant possesses a degree or certificate of graduation from a college, univer…

Every person who owns, operates, or controls a dental office in which anyone other than that person is practicing dentistry shall display the name of the other person in a conspicuous manner at the public entrance to said office. [S13, §2600-o1; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 2568; C46, …

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter , it shall be unlawful for any person to practice dentistry or dental surgery or dental hygiene in this state, other than: 1. Those who are now duly licensed dentists, under the laws of this state in force at the time of their licensur…

No person owning or conducting any place where dental work of any kind is done or contracted for, shall employ or permit any unlicensed dentist to practice dentistry in said place. [S13, §2600-o2; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 2569; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, §153.5; C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, …

1. The board may, in its discretion, issue a temporary permit authorizing the permit holder to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in a specific location or locations and for a specified period of time if, in the opinion of the board, a need exists and the person possesses the q…

A dentist shall have the right to prescribe and administer drugs or medicine, perform such surgical operations, administer general or local anesthetics and use such appliances as may be necessary to the proper practice of dentistry. [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §153.20 ]

The board may issue a license under this chapter without examination to an applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant meets all of the following requirements: 1. Holds a license from a similar dental board of another state, territory, or district of the United …

A dentist or dental hygienist who is serving only as a resident, intern, or graduate student and who is not licensed to practice in this state is required to obtain from the board a temporary or special license to practice as a resident, intern, or graduate student. The license s…

1. Upon application and qualification, the board may issue a retired volunteer license to a dentist or dental hygienist who has held an active license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene within the past five years, and who has retired from the practice of dentistry or dental …

1. A licensee under the purview of the board who provides treatment for the correction of malpositions of human teeth or the initial use of orthodontic appliances shall not begin orthodontic treatment on a new patient unless one of the following conditions is met: a. The licensee…

A license to practice either dentistry or dental hygiene, or registration as a dental assistant, shall be revoked or suspended in the manner and upon the grounds elsewhere provided in this chapter , and also when the certificate accompanying the application of such licensee or re…

As to dentists and dental hygienists “unprofessional conduct” shall consist of any of the acts denominated as such elsewhere in this chapter , and also any other of the following acts: 1. Receiving any rebate, or other thing of value, directly or indirectly from any dental labora…

1. Subject to the provisions of this chapter , any provision of this subtitle to the contrary notwithstanding, the board shall exercise the following powers: a. (1) To initiate investigations of and conduct hearings on all matters or complaints relating to the practice of dentist…

1. A three-member dental hygiene committee of the board is created, consisting of the two dental hygienist members of the board and one dentist member of the board. The dentist member of the committee must have supervised and worked in collaboration with a dental hygienist for a …

The board may issue an order to discipline a licensed dentist or dental hygienist, or registered dental assistant, for any of the grounds set forth in this chapter , chapter 272C , or Title IV . Notwithstanding section 272C.3 , licensee or registrant discipline may include a civi…

This chapter shall be deemed to be passed in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the people of this state, and its provisions shall be liberally construed to carry out its object and purposes. [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §153.35 ]

1. Sections 147.44 , 147.48 , 147.49 , 147.53 , and 147.55 shall not apply to the practice of dentistry. 2. In addition to the provisions of section 272C.2, subsection 4 , a person licensed by the board shall also be deemed to have complied with continuing education requirements …

The board may issue a faculty permit entitling the holder to practice dentistry or dental hygiene within a college of dentistry or a dental hygiene program and affiliated teaching facilities as an adjunct to the faculty member’s teaching position, associated responsibilities, and…

A dental assistant may perform those services of assistance to a licensed dentist as determined by the board by rule. A dental assistant with additional education and training, as provided by the board by rule, may perform expanded functions or participate in dental radiography. …

1. A person shall not practice on or after July 1, 2001, as a registered dental assistant unless the person has registered with the board and received a certificate of registration pursuant to this chapter . 2. Education requirements shall be determined by the board by rule, acco…

Reserved. For future text of this section effective upon receipt by the department of health and human services of federal funding to establish a mobile dental delivery system, see 2004 Acts, ch 1175, §227, 287 ; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §1358