Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 631.140 Reexaminations; completion of failed clinical demonstration. (NRS 631.190, 631.220, 631.240, 631.280, 631.300) 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 622.090, an applicant who does not pass all sections of the clinical examination approved by the Board and the America…

NAC 631.143 Clinical examination for license to practice dental therapy. (NRS 631.190, 631.3121) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 622.090, in fulfillment of the requirements of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 631.3121, an applicant taking the clinical examination approved…

NAC 631.145 Dental hygienists: Renewal of special endorsement of license to practice public health dental hygiene. (NRS 631.190, 631.287) 1. A special endorsement of a license that allows a dental hygienist to practice public health dental hygiene issued by the Board may be renew…

NAC 631.150 Filing of addresses of licensee; notice of change; display of license. (NRS 631.190, 631.350) 1. Each licensee shall file with the Board the addresses of his or her permanent residence and the office or offices where he or she conducts his or her practice, including, …

NAC 631.155 Notice to Board of certain events. (NRS 631.190) Each licensee shall, within 30 days after the occurrence of the event, notify the Board in writing by certified mail of: 1. The death of a patient during the performance of any dental procedure; 2. Any unusual incident …

NAC 631.160 Voluntary surrender of license: Procedure; effect; subsequent application for new license. (NRS 631.190) 1. If a licensee desires voluntarily to surrender his or her license, he or she may submit to the Board a sworn written surrender of the license accompanied by del…

NAC 631.170 Placement of license on inactive, retired or disabled status; reinstatement of such license or suspended license. (NRS 631.190, 631.335) 1. A licensee may request the Board to place his or her license in an inactive or retired status. Such a request must be made in wr…

NAC 631.173 Continuing education: Required hours; types of courses and activities; approval of provider or instructor. (NRS 631.190, 631.342) 1. Each dentist licensed to practice in this State must annually complete at least 20 hours of instruction in approved courses of continui…

NAC 631.175 Continuing education: Approved subjects; minimum requirements for clinical subjects; minimum requirements for dentists registered to dispense controlled substances; maximum credit for certain types of courses and activities. (NRS 631.190, 631.342, 631.344) 1. Approved…

NAC 631.177 Continuing education: Renewal or reinstatement of license; records; unprofessional conduct; audits. (NRS 631.190, 631.330, 631.335, 631.342) 1. When requesting a renewal or reinstatement of his or her license, each: (a) Dentist shall submit a signed, written statement…

NAC 631.178 Adoption by reference of certain guidelines relating to infection control, disinfection and sterilization; compliance with guidelines required. (NRS 631.190) 1. Each person who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 631 of NRS shall comply with: (a) The pro…

NAC 631.1785 Initial inspection of office or facility; inspection of office or facility upon receipt by Board of evidence of critical deficiencies; subsequent action by Executive Director; issuance of order for summary suspension. (NRS 631.190, 631.363) 1. Not later than 30 days …

NAC 631.179 Random inspection of office or facility; subsequent action by Executive Director. (NRS 631.190, 631.363) 1. The Executive Director may assign agents of the Board to conduct a random inspection of an office or facility in this State where dental treatments are to be pe…

NAC 631.1795 Provisions governing inspections do not preclude Board from initiating disciplinary proceedings. (NRS 631.190) Nothing in NAC 631.1785 and 631.179 prevents the Board from initiating disciplinary proceedings or additional disciplinary proceedings against a licensed de…

NAC 631.190 Specialties. (NRS 631.190, 631.250, 631.255) The only specialties for which the Board will issue licenses are: 1. Oral and maxillofacial pathology; 2. Oral and maxillofacial surgery; 3. Orthodontia; 4. Periodontia; 5. Prosthodontia; 6. Pediatric dentistry; 7. Endodont…

NAC 631.200 Authority of dentist to delegate duty to supervise certain persons to another dentist. (NRS 631.190, 631.313) The supervisory duties prescribed in NRS 631.313 may be delegated by one licensed dentist to another. [Bd. of Dental Exam’rs, § XXIV, eff. 7-21-82]—(NAC A 12-…

NAC 631.205 Dental therapists: Additional provisions of written practice agreement. (NRS 631.190, 631.3122, 631.3123) In addition to the items required by NRS 631.3123, a written practice agreement between a dentist and a dental therapist must include, without limitation: 1. Proc…

NAC 631.207 Dental therapists: Authorized services in accordance with written practice agreement. (NRS 631.190, 631.3124) 1. In accordance with a written practice agreement required pursuant to NRS 631.3122, a dental therapist may: (a) Provide the following services to a patient …

NAC 631.210 Dental hygienists: Authorization to perform certain services; referral of patient to authorizing dentist for certain purposes. (NRS 631.190, 631.310, 631.313, 631.317) 1. A dentist who is licensed in this State may authorize a dental hygienist in his or her employ to …

NAC 631.220 Dental assistants: Authorization to perform certain services; supervision by dental hygienist or dental therapist for certain purposes. (NRS 631.190, 631.313, 631.317) 1. A dentist who is licensed in the State of Nevada may authorize a dental assistant in his or her e…

NAC 631.2203 “Registered facility” defined. (NRS 631.190, 631.2715) As used in NAC 631.2203 to 631.2206, inclusive, “registered facility” means a permanent facility registered with the Board for the sole purpose of providing postgraduate continuing education in dentistry. (Added …

NAC 631.2204 Registration required before providing continuing education. (NRS 631.190, 631.2715) Pursuant to the provisions of NRS 631.2715, an institute or organization must, on the form prescribed by NAC 631.2205, register with the Board a permanent facility for the sole purpo…

NAC 631.2205 Contents of form for registration to provide continuing education. (NRS 631.190, 631.2715) 1. A form for registration of a permanent facility for the sole purpose of providing postgraduate continuing education in dentistry will be prescribed and furnished by the Boar…

NAC 631.2206 Maintenance of records at registered facility. (NRS 631.190, 631.2715) 1. An institute or organization which provides courses of continuing education involving live patients and which is not accredited as defined in NRS 631.015 must: (a) Maintain at its registered fa…

NAC 631.2211 Scope; restrictions on administration of oral medication. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) 1. NAC 631.2213 to 631.2256, inclusive, do not apply to the administration of: (a) Local anesthesia; (b) Nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia, if the delivery system for the nitrous oxide-oxyg…

NAC 631.2212 Board to determine degree of sedation. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) In a proceeding of the Board at which the Board must determine the degree of sedation or level of consciousness of a patient, the Board will base its findings on: 1. The type and dosage of medication that …

NAC 631.2213 Permit required; qualifications of applicants. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) 1. Except as otherwise set forth in NAC 631.2211 to 631.2256, inclusive, no dentist may: (a) Use general anesthesia or deep sedation for dental patients, except in a facility for which a permit is …

NAC 631.2217 Review of holder of permit; renewal of permit. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) 1. The holder of a general anesthesia permit or moderate sedation permit is subject to review by the Board at any time. 2. Each general anesthesia permit and moderate sedation permit must be renewe…

NAC 631.2219 Inspection and evaluation; renewal of permit; reevaluation of credentials. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) 1. The Board will require an inspection and evaluation of the facility, equipment, personnel, records of patients and the procedures used by every dentist who seeks or h…

NAC 631.2221 Inspections and evaluations: Qualifications of inspectors and evaluators; authorized participation by members of Board. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) 1. When an inspection or evaluation is required to issue or renew a general anesthesia permit or moderate sedation permit, t…

NAC 631.2223 Inspections and evaluations: General requirements. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) An inspection or evaluation ordered by the Board must be conducted in all offices where general anesthesia, deep sedation or moderate sedation is to be administered and, except as otherwise req…

NAC 631.2225 Inspections and evaluations: Minimum standards for simulated emergencies. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) A dentist’s office inspected or evaluated for the issuance or renewal of a general anesthesia permit or moderate sedation permit must meet the following minimum standards…

NAC 631.2227 Inspections and evaluations: Minimum standards for physical facilities and equipment. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) A dentist’s office inspected or evaluated for the issuance or renewal of a general anesthesia permit, moderate sedation permit or certificate of site approval…

NAC 631.2229 Inspections and evaluations: Minimum standards for records of patients. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) A dentist’s office inspected or evaluated for the issuance or renewal of a general anesthesia permit, moderate sedation permit or certificate of site approval must meet the…

NAC 631.2231 Inspections and evaluations: Maintenance of emergency drugs. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a dentist’s office inspected or evaluated for the issuance or renewal of a general anesthesia permit, moderate sedation permit or cert…

NAC 631.2235 Inspections and evaluations: Grading; report of recommendation of evaluator; issuance of permit for passing; failure to pass; request for reevaluation; issuance of order for summary suspension. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) 1. The persons performing an inspection or evaluat…

NAC 631.2236 Certificate of site approval: Application; inspection; report of determination of inspector; issuance of certificate for passing; failure to pass; request for reevaluation; issuance of order for summary suspension. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) 1. A dentist who is licensed …

NAC 631.2237 Written consent and medical history of patient required before administration of anesthetic or sedation. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) 1. Written consent of the patient must be obtained before the administration of a general anesthetic, deep sedation or moderate sedation, u…

NAC 631.2239 Properly equipped facility required; qualifications of auxiliary personnel. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) 1. A dentist using general anesthesia, deep sedation or moderate sedation shall maintain a properly equipped facility for the administration of the anesthesia or sedati…

NAC 631.224 Employment of certified registered nurse anesthetist to administer anesthesia or sedation; restrictions on allowing persons to administer treatment. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) 1. Any dentist who holds a general anesthesia permit pursuant to the provisions of NAC 631.2211 …

NAC 631.2241 Submission of report of injuries to patients; revocation of permit authorized for failure to report. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) Each holder of a general anesthesia permit, moderate sedation permit or certificate of site approval shall submit to the Board a complete repor…

NAC 631.2254 Temporary permits. (NRS 631.190, 631.265) 1. The Board may grant a temporary permit to administer general anesthesia and deep sedation or a temporary permit to administer moderate sedation to an applicant who meets the qualifications for a permit to administer that t…

NAC 631.2256 Continuing education required. (NRS 631.190, 631.265, 631.342) Every 2 years, the holder of a general anesthesia permit or moderate sedation permit must complete at least 6 hours in courses of study that specifically relate to anesthesia or sedation, as applicable, b…

NAC 631.230 Unprofessional conduct. (NRS 631.190, 631.346, 631.3475, 631.349, 631.350) 1. In addition to those specified by statute and subsection 3 of NAC 631.177, the following acts constitute unprofessional conduct: (a) The falsification of records of health care or medical re…

NAC 631.235 “Insurer” defined for purposes of NRS 631.348. (NRS 631.190, 631.348) For the purposes of NRS 631.348, “insurer” includes any entity licensed or required to be licensed by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to title 57 of NRS, Medicare, Medicaid or any third party…

NAC 631.240 Complaint: Filing; contents; submission to attorney for Board for determination; withdrawal. (NRS 631.190, 631.360) 1. Any aggrieved person may file a complaint with the Board against a person who practices dentistry, dental therapy, dental hygiene or expanded functio…

NAC 631.243 Complaint: Determination by attorney for Board to recommend dismissal or refer for investigation; actions of review panel concerning recommendation for dismissal. (NRS 631.190, 631.360, 631.3635) 1. Not later than 30 days after receiving a complaint filed pursuant to …