New Hampshire Administrative Code

"Vice president" means the vice president of the board chosen pursuant to RSA 317-A:4. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Den 101.30 Renumbered from Den 101.25 Volume XXXVII Number 50, Filed December 14, 2017, Proposed by #12427, Effective 12/6/2017.

"Volunteer" means an individual who provides dental care without pay or compensation for work or service performed. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Den 101.31 Renumbered from Den 101.26 Volume XXXVII Number 50, Filed December 14, 2017, Proposed by #12427, Effective 12/6/2017.

(a) The board of dental examiners consists of 9 members, including 6 dentists, 2 hygienists, and one public member. One of these serves as president and one as vice-president. It is the duty of the board to examine, register and license applicants whom they find to be qualified t…

Pursuant to RSA 15-A, board members shall file a statement of financial interest within 14 days of becoming a board member and thereafter annually by the third Friday of January. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Den 102.02 #9408-A, eff 3-10-09

Minutes shall be kept of all board meetings and all official actions taken by the board. These minutes shall record those members who participate in each vote and shall separately record the position of any members who choose to dissent, abstain or concur. Board minutes shall be …

The board's administrative office staff shall be the custodian of its records and shall respond to requests to examine those portions of the board's records which are subject to public inspection or which may otherwise be properly examined by the person requesting access. Notes N…

Persons desiring copies of board records shall submit a request in writing which identifies as particularly as possible the information being sought and which agrees to pay the board's current copying fee. If records are requested which contain both public and confidential inform…

The Plc 200 rules shall govern with regards to all procedures for: (a) Adjudicatory proceedings; (b) Rulemaking submissions, considerations, and dispositions of rulemaking; (c) Public comment hearings; (d) Declaratory rulings; (e) All statements of policy and interpretation; (f) …

(a) The board shall initiate a waiver of a substantive rule upon its own motion by providing affected parties with notice and opportunity to be heard, and issuing an order which finds that waiver would be necessary to advance the purpose of the rules of the board. (b) Individuals…

(a) Each applicant for a license to practice dental hygiene in the state of New Hampshire shall complete and submit the "Universal Application for Initial Licensure" as required by Plc 304.01(a)(1). (b) In addition to the information required by (a) above the applicant for licens…

(a) Each applicant for a license to practice dentistry in the state of New Hampshire shall complete and submit the "Universal Application for Initial Licensure" required by Plc 304.01(a)(1). (b) In addition to the information required by (a) above the applicant for dental license…

(a) A temporary dental or dental hygiene license shall be granted on an individual request basis for a professional education program using dental clinical procedures. (b) A temporary license shall be granted on an individual request basis for research projects having a clinical …

Pursuant to RSA 317-A:16, any dentist or dental hygienist holding an inactive license shall be restored to active status by the board upon: (a) Filing a written request with the board; (b) Furnishing evidence of continuing professional character and competence as follows: (1) Hav…

(a) A license shall be granted on an individual request basis for the provision of voluntary dental or dental hygiene services. (b) Pursuant to RSA 317-A:8 II, the applicant shall complete and submit an "Application for Registration and License Renewal - Volunteer" form, effectiv…

(a) All persons licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state shall notify the board in writing within 30 days of a name change and provide the board a copy of the documentation that legally changed the name, if any. (b) All persons licensed to practice dentistry…

Active dental or dental hygiene licensure shall be granted to persons holding an inactive New Hampshire dental or dental hygiene license while on active military duty, upon request by the licensee. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Den 301.07 #7661, eff 3-13-02; ss by #8260, eff 1-19-05; …

(a) When a license has lapsed as a result of failure of the applicant to submit a completed renewal application, the applicant shall, no later than November 1 of the year the license lapsed, print or type on the reinstatement the following: (1) For dental hygienist reinstatement,…

(a) A restricted license shall limit a dentist or dental hygienist to performing those procedures specified by the board. (b) Restricted licenses shall be issued:(1) To dentists and dental hygienists who are limited to performing some, but not all, procedures to acceptable profes…

Active dental or dental hygiene licensure shall be granted to persons holding an inactive New Hampshire dental or dental hygiene license while on active military duty, upon request by the licensee. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Den 301.10 #8260, eff 1-19-05 (from Saf-C 301.06); ss by …

(a) Applicants for licensure as a dental hygienist or a dentist shall provide their social security numbers as required by Den 301.01(a)(4) and Den 301.02(a)(4). (b) Pursuant to RSA 161-B:11, VI-a and 42 U.S.C.A. 666(a)(13), the board shall provide a licensee's social security nu…

(a) When a license has lapsed as a result of failure of the applicant to submit a completed renewal application, the applicant shall, no later than November 1 of the year the license lapsed, print or type on the reinstatement the following: (1) For dental hygienist reinstatement,…

(a) A restricted license shall limit a dentist or dental hygienist to performing those procedures specified by the board. (b) Restricted licenses shall be issued: (1) To dentists and dental hygienists who are limited to performing some, but not all, procedures to acceptable profe…

The purpose of this section is to establish the qualification requirements for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants pursuant to RSA 317-A:12, XII-b. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Den 302.01 #287.2, eff 1-17-74; ss by #2981, eff 2-28-85; ss by #5110, eff 4-4-91; ss by #618…

(a) "Direct supervision" means a dentist with an active license is in the dental office, authorizes the procedure, and remains in the dental office while the procedures are being performed, and evaluates the performance of the dental hygienist or dental assistant before dismissal…

In addition to the qualifications included in RSA 317-A:21, an applicant for examination and registration as a dental hygienist in the state of New Hampshire shall have taken and passed the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) dental hygiene examination, or other similar U.S…

(a) In addition to the qualifications included in RSA 317-A:8, an applicant for dental licensure by examination in the state of New Hampshire shall have taken and passed the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) examination, or other similar U.S. regional or state board clini…

(a) Any dental hygienist shall be considered qualified in a specific area if he or she has successfully completed an expanded duty course, or successfully challenged an examination in same, or both, as stated in Den 302.05(a) through (q). Course records, pursuant to Den 403.06, a…

(a) Any dental assistant who is 18 years of age or older shall be considered qualified in a specific area if he or she has successfully completed an expanded duty course, or successfully challenged an examination in same, or both, as stated in Den 302.06(a) through (ac). A course…

(a) Any dental hygienist shall be considered qualified as a CPHDH after: (1) Obtaining a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene with a minimum of 6 semester hours in community dental health; (2) Obtaining a master's degree in public health; or (3) Successfully completing the followi…

(a) Any dental hygienist shall be considered qualified as a CPHDH after: (1) Obtaining a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene with a minimum of 6 semester hours in community dental health; (2) Obtaining a master's degree in public health; or (3) Successfully completing the followi…

Each applicant for a license to practice dentistry in the state of New Hampshire shall be examined by the board on the contents of RSA 317-A and its accompanying rules. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Den 303.01 #287.2, eff 1-17-74; ss by #2981, eff 2-28-85; ss by #5110, eff 4-4-91, EXP…

Each applicant for a license to practice as a dental hygienist in the state of New Hampshire shall be examined by the board on the contents of RSA 317-A and its accompanying rules. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Den 303.02 #287.2, eff 1-17-74; ss by #2981, eff 2-28-85; ss by #5110, eff…

(a) Each applicant for initial licensure to practice as a dentist or registered dental hygienist shall be examined by the board of dental examiners on the contents of RSA 317-A Dental Practice Act, administrative rules Den 100 through 500, the American Dental Association's Princi…

(a) "General anesthesia" means a controlled state of unconsciousness, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, including inability to maintain an airway independently and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command, produced by a pharma…

Dentists shall not be obligated to obtain a permit pursuant to this part if general anesthesia or sedation is being administered exclusively by a New Hampshire licensed anesthesiologist or certified registered nurse anesthetist, so long as: (a) The dentist first provides to the b…

(a) No dentist shall use general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation on an outpatient basis for dental patients except pursuant to Den 304.02 or as follows: (1) Such dentist shall possess a permit of authorization issued by the board; (2) Such permit shall be subject …

(a) In order to receive an unrestricted permit or a restricted permit to use moderate sedation only, the dentist shall:(1) Apply on a prescribed application form to the board, as specified in Den 304.05 below; (2) Submit the application fee specified in Den 301.08; and (3) Provid…

(a) Each applicant for a permit to use general anesthesia, deep sedation and moderate sedation, or moderate sedation only shall supply the board with the following on the "Initial Application to Administer General Anesthesia and/or Sedation" form, effective October 2018:(1) Appli…

(a) Dentists administering minimal sedation shall: (1) Not be required to have a permit; (2) Have met the requirements of Part IV of the American Dental Association 2016 "Guidelines for Teaching Pain Control and Sedation to Dentists and Dental Students", as specified in Appendix …

(a) Dentists shall inform the board in writing within 20 days of mortality related to their administration of general anesthesia or sedation in an outpatient facility. (b) The report shall include a description of:(1) Dental procedure; (2) Pre-operative physical condition of the …

(a) A dental assistant shall perform the following duties under general supervision, as defined in Den 101.11 and arranged by degree of supervision in Den 302.02: (1) Sterilize instruments; (2) Organize and arrange instruments on bracket tables; (3) Seat patient, place protective…

Certified dental assistants as defined in Den 101.05 and graduate dental assistants as defined in Den 101.13 may, in addition to the duties of assistants, perform the following duties under direct supervision as defined in Den 101.11 and arranged by degree of supervision in Den 3…

Any dental assistant, who has qualified pursuant to Den 302.06, shall perform the following duties under direct supervision as defined in Den 101.11: (a) Dental radiography; (b) Pit and fissure sealants; (c) Orthodontic duties; (d) Fabrication of provisional crown and bridge rest…

A dental hygienist shall perform the following duties: (a) Under general supervision, as defined in Den 101.12: (1) Perform all the duties a dental assistant may perform under Den 401.01 and all the duties a certified dental assistant and graduate dental assistant may perform und…

(a) In order to obtain public health supervision status, a dental hygienist shall complete a dental hygienist application for public health supervision status, to include the following: (1) Applicant's name and license number; (2) Applicant's current business and residential addr…

(a) Each applicant for approval of a program under public health supervision shall provide the following on the "Application for Dental Program Approval under Public Health Supervision" form: (1) Supervising dentist's name and license number; (2) Supervising dentist's primary bus…

The purpose of this section is to establish the minimum continuing education requirements as provided by RSA 317-A:12, XI. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Den 403.01 #5332, eff 4-1-92 (from Den 304.02) , EXPIRED: 4-1-98 New. #6909, eff 12-9-98, EXPIRED: 12-9-06 New. #8838, eff 3-9-07 Am…