Title XXVI, Occupations and Professions

claims against the state, scholarships, and education loan repayment assistance -- Petty cash fund. (1) The board shall, by administrative regulation promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A, prescribe a schedule of reasonable fees, charges, and fines not to exceed the nati…

assistants -- Duration, expiration, and renewal -- Disciplinary action by board. (1) The license or registration held by a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant shall be valid for a period of two (2) years. (2) Each license or registration held by a dentist, dental hygie…

Power to prescribe -- Exceptions from requirements of chapter. (1) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A relating to dentists. The administrative regulations shall include the classification of and licensure of dentists, by exami…

(1) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A relating to dental hygienists. The administrative regulations shall include at a minimum the classification of and licensure of dental hygienists, by examination or credentials, general s…

(1) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to define registration requirements, duties, training, and standards of practice that may be performed by a dental assistant who has a minimum of one (1) year of dental office experience.…

(1) A licensed dentist may delegate to competent dental auxiliary personnel those procedures for which the dentist exercises direct supervision and full responsibility as long as the delegated powers do not include any of the following: (a) Those procedures which require professi…

documentation, oath for disease control compliance, sedation of patients, and compliance with federal statutes and regulations -- Death or incapacity of dentist -- Telehealth -- Continuing education. (1) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS…

-- Disciplinary powers of board -- Exceptions -- Hearing in Circuit Court. (1) A person who is not licensed or registered, or whose license or registration has been suspended, revoked, or denied, shall not practice as a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant. (2) Any pers…

operations of dental practice prohibited from establishing reimbursement rates of services -- Prospective application of section. (1) A person or entity shall not: (a) Represent themselves by using the title dentist, dental specialist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant unless…

registration -- Criminal prosecution. (1) A person or entity shall not maintain any license or certificate authorized by this chapter if convicted of, having entered a guilty plea to, having entered an Alford plea to, or having completed a diversion program for a Class A, B, or C…

or certificate -- Appeals. (1) The Law Enforcement Committee shall consist of three (3) members of the board, including at least two (2) licensed dentists, appointed by the president of the board. (2) The Law Enforcement Committee may, by a majority vote, issue an emergency order…

dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, or other registered person -- Procedure for resolving complaint -- Appeals. (1) In accordance with the provisions of KRS Chapter 13B, all discipline for which the board is authorized to conduct investigations, hold hearings, and impose…

standard -- Administrative hearing -- Criminal charges -- Expungement of record. (1) If it is determined that an entity regulated by the board, a dentist, dental hygienist, dental specialist, or dental assistant has violated a statute, administrative regulation, or practice stand…

psychologist -- Temporary suspension -- Well-being Committee to promote identification, treatment, and rehabilitation of impaired individuals -- Confidentiality of documents -- Limits on disclosure. (1) If the Law Enforcement Committee has reasonable cause to believe any licensee…

to indigent populations -- Waiver for volunteers. (1) The board may grant a temporary license to a dentist or dental hygienist who holds a currently valid license from another state, district, possession, or territory of the United States for the sole purpose of providing medical…

(1) A dental laboratory operating or doing business in Kentucky shall employ at least one (1) of the following: (a) A certified dental technician who shall supervise all work performed in accordance with a written laboratory procedure work order issued by a dentist licensed pursu…