Title 37, Professions and Occupations
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La. Rev. Stat. § 37:759 Report of board
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§759. Report of board The board shall report its proceedings and the items of its receipts and disbursements for the previous fiscal year to the governor before September first in each year. Amended by Acts 1964, No. 133, §4; Acts 1995, No. 920, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1358, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:76 Issuance and renewal of certificates and maintenance of competency
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§76. Issuance and renewal of certificates and maintenance of competency A.(1) The board shall grant or renew certificates to persons who make application to the board and demonstrate that their qualifications are in accordance with the provisions of this Part or that they are eli…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:760 Powers and duties of the board
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§760. Powers and duties of the board A. The board shall exercise, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, the following powers and duties: (1) Conduct examinations to ascertain qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses as dentists and dental hygienists. The board m…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:761 Requirements of applicants for dental license
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§761. Requirements of applicants for dental license A. The board shall require that every applicant for a dental license shall: (1) Be a citizen or possess valid and current legal authority to reside and work in the United States duly issued by the United States Citizenship and I…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:761.1 Retired volunteer dental license; issuance; applicant's requirements; limitation of
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§761.1. Retired volunteer dental license; issuance; applicant's requirements; limitation of liability; denial; violations; status change; continuing dental education A. The board may issue a retired volunteer dental license to an applicant to practice dentistry if the dentist's p…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:762 Licenses; data on
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§762. Licenses; data on All licenses issued by the board shall bear a serial number, the full name of the licensee, the date of issuance, and the seal of the board; and shall be signed by the president and members of the board. Amended by Acts 1979, No. 310, §1, eff. July 10, 197…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:763 Application for or acceptance of license or permit; waiver of personal privileges; conditions for surrender of license; certification or registration
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§763. Application for or acceptance of license or permit; waiver of personal privileges; conditions for surrender of license; certification or registration A. Any person applying for or accepting a license or permit to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state shall, by …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:763.1 Criminal history record information
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§763.1. Criminal history record information A. As used in this Section: (1) "Applicant" means an individual who has made application to the board for the issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of any license, permit, certificate, or registration which the board is authorized by law …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:764 Dental hygienist; application for license
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§764. Dental hygienist; application for license A. Every applicant to be licensed as a dental hygienist shall: (1) Be not less than eighteen years of age. (2) Be a citizen or possess valid and current legal authority to reside and work in the United States duly issued by the Unit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:764.1 Retired volunteer dental hygienist license; issuance; applicant's requirements;
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§764.1. Retired volunteer dental hygienist license; issuance; applicant's requirements; limitation of liability; denial; violations; status change; continuing education A. The board may issue a retired volunteer dental hygienist license to an applicant to practice dental hygiene …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:765 Examination of dental hygienist; issuance of license
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§765. Examination of dental hygienist; issuance of license The applicant for a license as a dental hygienist shall appear before the board at its first examination after the filing of his application and pass an examination consisting of practical and clinical demonstrations and …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:766 Dental hygienists, employment; operations limited
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§766. Dental hygienists, employment; operations limited Any licensed dentist licensed in Louisiana of good standing, public school, or federal or state institution where health care is provided may employ a licensed dental hygienist who may perform such duties as may be authorize…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:767 Duplicate certificates; issuance
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§767. Duplicate certificates; issuance If the loss of a dental license or dental hygiene license is satisfactorily shown, a duplicate shall be issued by the board upon payment of the fee required in R.S. 37:795. Acts 2001, No. 712, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:768 Licensure by credentials
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§768. Licensure by credentials No person who meets all of the criteria established under the provisions of this Chapter and those rules and regulations promulgated by the board relative thereto shall be denied a license based on credentials. Licensure by credentials shall be util…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:769 Repealed by Acts 1999, No
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§769. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1358, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:77 Firm permits to practice; attest experience; peer review; exceptions
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§77. Firm permits to practice; attest experience; peer review; exceptions A. The board shall grant or renew permits to practice as a CPA firm to applicants who submit an application and demonstrate their qualifications in accordance with this Section. Any firm which has or establ…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:77.1 Firm permits to practice; single-owner firms; death of owner
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§77.1. Firm permits to practice; single-owner firms; death of owner A. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter to the contrary, upon written authorization from the board, a firm that is a sole proprietorship, a single-member limited liability company, a single-shareholder …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:770 Renewals; requirements
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§770. Renewals; requirements A.(1) The secretary of the board shall collect the biennial renewal license fee for dentists and dental hygienists. The license renewal fee shall be set by the board and shall be due and payable no later than the expiration of the current renewal cert…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:771 Right to use title
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§771. Right to use title A dental licensee of this state, graduated from a reputable dental school has the right to use the title "Doctor" or its abbreviation before his name or append to his name the letters: "B.D.S.", "M.D.S.", "L.D.S.", "D.D.S.", "D.M.D." or equivalent letters…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:771.1 Dentist fees; discount to an uninsured individual; effect on a dentist's contracted
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§771.1. Dentist fees; discount to an uninsured individual; effect on a dentist's contracted reimbursement amount A. Notwithstanding any state or federal provisions to the contrary, a contracted dentist licensed to practice dentistry by the board may offer a discount for dental ca…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:772 Anesthetics and prescriptions; patient histories and examinations
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§772. Anesthetics and prescriptions; patient histories and examinations A.(1) A licensed dentist may administer general and local anesthetics and prescribe drugs or medicines necessary or proper in the practice of his profession. (2) A licensed druggist of this state may fill pre…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:773 State and municipal regulations
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§773. State and municipal regulations All persons licensed to practice dentistry in this state shall observe and be subject to all state and municipal regulations relating to the control of contagious and infectious diseases and any and all matters pertaining to public health. Th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:774 Practice under name of licensee; full disclosure required
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§774. Practice under name of licensee; full disclosure required Except as provided under Chapter 11 of Title 12 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, relating to professional corporations, no person shall: (1) Practice dentistry under the name of a corporation, company, asso…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:775 Unprofessional conduct defined
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§775. Unprofessional conduct defined A. As used in this Chapter, "unprofessional conduct" means: (1) Advertisement of fees for or of free dental services without: (a) Fully disclosing all procedures to be included by the dentist in the advertised service, including but not limite…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:776 Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or imposition of restrictions of dental license; expungement of first-time advertising offenses
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§776. Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or imposition of restrictions of dental license; expungement of first-time advertising offenses A. The board may refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke any license or permit or impose probationary or other limits or restrict…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:777 Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or imposition of restrictions of dental hygienist license
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§777. Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or imposition of restrictions of dental hygienist license A. The board may refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke any dental hygienist license or permit or impose probationary or other restriction on any license or permit is…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:778 Board to hear charges against dentists, dental hygienists, and any person practicing dentistry
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§778. Board to hear charges against dentists, dental hygienists, and any person practicing dentistry The board shall hear and determine all charges against any licensed dentist, licensed dental hygienist, or any person practicing dentistry as defined in R.S. 37:751 for violation …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:779 Filing of administrative complaint or charge; appointment of committee to hear
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§779. Filing of administrative complaint or charge; appointment of committee to hear charge; quorum A. Any administrative complaint or charge for a violation of this Chapter shall be made under oath either by the secretary-treasurer or any member of the board, noticed and dockete…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:78 Appointment of secretary of state as agent for nonresidents
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§78. Appointment of secretary of state as agent for nonresidents Application by any person or firm not a resident of this state for a certificate or a permit to practice shall constitute appointment of the secretary of state as the applicant's agent upon whom process may be serve…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:780 Hearing; notice; penalty; interest
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§780. Hearing; notice; penalty; interest A.(1) In all cases where a charge is made against any unlicensed person, licensed dentist, or licensed dental hygienist practicing in this state, the president of the board, before any hearing of the charge, shall furnish the accused with …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:781 Issuance of subpoenas; production of patient records; maintenance of confidentiality
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§781. Issuance of subpoenas; production of patient records; maintenance of confidentiality A. The president or any member of the board may issue investigative subpoenas, subpoenas or subpoenas duces tecum requiring the attendance and testimony under oath of witnesses and the prod…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:782 Authority to contract for and employ necessary personnel; purchase of immovable property
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§782. Authority to contract for and employ necessary personnel; purchase of immovable property The board is authorized to contract for and employ such professional, investigative, stenographic, and clerical personnel as are required to properly discharge the duties of the board a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:783 Reinstatement or reissuance of license
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§783. Reinstatement or reissuance of license A. The board may, if the action is warranted, reinstate the license of a dentist or dental hygienist if suspended, or reissue a new license if revoked. If a license is reinstated or reissued following previously applied sanctions relat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:784 Persons whose license suspended or revoked prohibited from practicing
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§784. Persons whose license suspended or revoked prohibited from practicing Any dentist or dental hygienist whose license is suspended or revoked in accordance with this Chapter shall be deemed an unlicensed person during the period of the suspension or revocation, and shall be s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:785 Criminal actions and injunctions simultaneous with administrative proceedings before board
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§785. Criminal actions and injunctions simultaneous with administrative proceedings before board Administrative proceedings under this Chapter before the board are not exclusive remedies. Criminal action under the terms of this Chapter may be simultaneously instituted and maintai…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:786 Judicial review of adjudication
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§786. Judicial review of adjudication A.(1) Where the board, whether through a disciplinary committee or the entire board, renders a decision in an administrative adjudication, the party aggrieved by it may resort to the Nineteenth Judicial District in the parish of East Baton Ro…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:786.1 Stay of board decision
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§786.1. Stay of board decision A. Absent agreement of counsel for all parties, no stay of enforcement of a decision issued under R.S. 37:780, or for a violation of R.S. 37:788, during the pendency of an appeal under R.S. 37:786 shall be granted unless the civil district court for…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:787 Duty of attorney general
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§787. Duty of attorney general The attorney general shall see that all violations of the provisions of this Chapter are vigorously and promptly prosecuted by the various district attorneys throughout the state.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:788 Violations
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§788. Violations A. No person shall practice dentistry or dental hygiene or attempt or offer to practice within the state without first having been authorized and issued a license by the board; nor shall any person practice dentistry or dental hygiene or attempt or offer to pract…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:789 Penalties; cease and desist orders
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§789. Penalties; cease and desist orders A. The board may institute any action in a court of competent jurisdiction necessary to enforce compliance with any provision of this Chapter or with any regulation or subpoena, made pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, including a …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:79 Enforcement against holders of certificates, permits, and privileges
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§79. Enforcement against holders of certificates, permits, and privileges A. After notice and a hearing as provided for in R.S. 37:81, the board may revoke any certificate, permit, or privileges granted pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 37:94, or suspend for a period of not more…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:790 Forgery; penalty
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§790. Forgery; penalty A. No person shall file or attempt to file, as his own, the diploma or license of another, or a forged affidavit of identification or qualification. B. Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not more than five thousand dollars, or imprisoned with or w…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:791 Protected action and communication
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§791. Protected action and communication A. There shall be no liability on the part of and no action for damages against: (1) Any member of the board, or its agents or employees, or any member of an examining committee of dentists appointed or designated by the board, for any act…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:792 Dental x-ray functions by dental assistants; qualifications
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§792. Dental x-ray functions by dental assistants; qualifications A. Any dental assistant employed by a licensed dentist on the effective date of this Section and for a period of at least one year prior to the effective date of this Section shall be deemed to be authorized to tak…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:792.1 Duties of a dental assistant and an expanded duty dental assistant
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§792.1. Duties of a dental assistant and an expanded duty dental assistant A. A dental assistant may perform only those duties in accordance with rules promulgated by the board, and then only under the direct on-premises supervision, direction, and responsibility of the dentist w…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:793 Nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia; enteral moderate sedation; parenteral sedation;
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§793. Nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia; enteral moderate sedation; parenteral sedation; deep sedation; general anesthesia; definitions; permits; credentials; reporting; fees; limitations; exceptions A. As used in this Section, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:794 Dispensing and administering controlled substances; records
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§794. Dispensing and administering controlled substances; records A. Any dentist qualified to dispense or administer controlled substances shall properly label all such controlled substances in accordance with all applicable federal laws and regulations and shall maintain prescri…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:795 Fees and costs
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§795. Fees and costs A. The board is authorized, by rule, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to establish fees and costs to be imposed for the purpose of implementing and enforcing the provisions of this Chapter. However, the board may, by a majority vote, reduc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:796 Louisiana State Board of Dentistry; adoption of rules relating to the providing of
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§796. Louisiana State Board of Dentistry; adoption of rules relating to the providing of dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office A. The board shall adopt rules relating to the providing of dental services at mobile dental clinics and lo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:796.1 Requirements to provide dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other
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§796.1. Requirements to provide dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office; permit; hold harmless A. Upon promulgation of rules pursuant to this Section and R.S. 37:796, a person offering dental services at a mobile dental clinic or a loca…