New Jersey Administrative Code

Every licensee, as well as any employee or agent of such licensee duly licensed by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 26:2D-24 et seq. shall use a lead shield to provide protection to the greatest extent possible to the torso and thyroid areas of pati…

(a) Each patient shall have a dentist of record who shall remain primarily responsible for assuring the proper implementation of the dental treatment plan on such patient regardless of whether the treatment is rendered by the dentist of record, by another dentist or by a dental h…

Prior to any suspension, revocation or refusal to renew a license, the licensee shall have an opportunity to be heard consistent with the Administrative Procedure Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Rules, N.J.A.C. 1:1. Notes N.J. Admin. Code …

(a) A dentist may delegate the administration of certain physical modalities to licensed dental hygienists, registered dental assistants, limited registered dental assistants, and unregistered dental assistants consistent with their particular scopes of practice as set forth in N…

(a) The following words and terms when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Acute pain" means the pain, whether resulting from disease, accidental or intentional trauma, or other cause, that the licensee reasona…

(a) A licensee shall not engage in the practice of dentistry under a practice name which is misleading in any way as to the legal form of the practice or as to the persons who are partners, members or shareholders of the practice. (b) If a licensee ceases to be associated with a …

(a) No dentist shall administer, dispense or prescribe any pharmacological agent which shall cause a patient to lapse into deep sedation unless the dentist possesses a general anesthesia (GA) permit issued by the State Board of Dentistry pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:30-8.3 and the den…

(a) No dentist shall administer parenteral conscious sedation ("PCS") unless the minimum standards of training and procedure set forth in this section are satisfied. (b) PCS is defined as a depressed level of consciousness produced by the parenteral administration of pharmacologi…

(a) The following words and terms, as used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Administration" means the determination and introduction of a therapeutic level of nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation analgesia. "Direct su…

(a) As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context indicates otherwise: "Disqualify" means to prohibit a licensee from engaging in professional practice and from deriving income from that practice as a result of a revocation, per…

(a) As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Clinically supported" means that a licensee, prior to selecting, performing or ordering the administration of a diagnostic test, has: 1. Personally…

If a dentist providing services in a dental practice does not participate in a third-party payor plan in which other providers in the dental office participate, the dentist shall clearly disclose this fact to the patient prior to treatment. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:30-8.23 New…

A licensee shall not permit animals or pets in a dental office unless the animals or pets are maintained in an enclosed space that cannot be accessed by patients. This requirement shall not apply to trained guide or service dogs (or dogs in training) for the disabled, sightless o…

(a) Except as otherwise provided in N.J.S.A. 45:6-16.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 45:6-19, and N.J.S.A. 45:6-20, no person other than a person duly licensed to practice dentistry in this State shall: 1. Make any diagnosis or develop any treatment plan with respect to the dental condition …

(a) Each dental office, facility, dental clinic, or institution at which there is patient contact, at a minimum, shall: 1. Have a written protocol for managing medical or dental emergencies; 2. Have equipment to maintain adult and pediatric airways, including:i. A portable oxygen…

(a) The use or employment of general anesthesia by a dentist without first having met the minimum standards of training and procedure as stated herein shall constitute a deviation from the normal standards of practice required of a licensee. (b) General anesthesia consists of the…

(a) For purposes of this section, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Anxiolysis" means the diminution or elimination of anxiety. "Enteral" means any method for the introduction of pharmacological agent…

(a) For purposes of this section, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Injectable pharmacologic" means any medication classified as a neurotoxin, adjuvant or therapeutic agent including, but not limited …

(a) When providing dental services, all licensees and registrants shall comply with: 1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations set forth at 29 CFR 1910.1030, concerning occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, in the prov…

At least once every biennial renewal period, all licensed dentists shall provide or make available infection prevention education and training to all personnel involved in patient-related sterilization, patient care, and/or maintaining equipment. Such education and training shall…

(a) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each licensee or registrant, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license or registration. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the licensee or registrant of the option to renew as inactive. If …

(a) A licensee or registrant who holds an inactive license or registration, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:30-8.6(c), or a retired license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:30-1.5, may apply to the Board for reactivation of the inactive or retired license or inactive registration. A licensee or r…

(a) A licensee or registrant who has had his or her license or registration suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:30-8.6(e) may apply to the Board for reinstatement. A licensee or registrant applying for reinstatement shall submit: 1. A reinstatement application; 2. A certification o…

(a) A contemporaneous, permanent patient record shall be prepared and maintained by a licensee for each person seeking or receiving dental services, regardless of whether any treatment is actually rendered or whether any fee is charged. Licensees shall also maintain records relat…

(a) All licensees shall report to the State Board of Dentistry within seven days, in writing, on a form supplied by the Board and available on the Board's website at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/den, any incident occurring in a dental office, clinic, or any other dental facility aft…

(a) Every facility offering dental care to the public shall legibly display on all exterior signs or other means of exterior display, the names of the licensees who are responsible for the administration of the facility. A dental facility may display on exterior signs or other me…

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to implement the provisions of P.L. 2017, c. 117 (N.J.S.A. 45:1-61 et seq.), which authorizes healthcare providers to engage in telemedicine and telehealth. (b) This subchapter shall apply to all persons who are licensed by the Board. (c) Pur…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Asynchronous store-and-forward" means the acquisition and transmission of images, diagnostics, data, and medical information either to …

(a) Prior to providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall determine whether providing those services through telemedicine or telehealth would be consistent with the standard of care applicable for those services when provided in-person. (b) If a license…

(a) Prior to providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall establish a licensee-patient relationship by: 1. Identifying the patient with, at a minimum, the patient's name, date of birth, phone number, and address. A licensed dentist may also use a patien…

(a) As long as a licensee has satisfied the requirements at N.J.A.C. 13:30-9.4, a licensee may provide health care services to a patient through the use of telemedicine and may engage in telehealth to support and facilitate the provision of health care services to patients. (b) P…

(a) A licensed dentist shall not issue a prescription based solely on responses provided in an online questionnaire, unless the licensee has established a proper licensed dentist-patient relationship pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:30-9.4. (b) A licensed dentist shall not issue a prescri…

A licensee who provides services through telemedicine or telehealth shall maintain a record of the care provided to a patient. Such records shall comply with the requirements at N.J.A.C. 13:30-8.7, and all other applicable State and Federal statutes, rules, and regulations for re…

(a) In order to establish that a licensee has made a good faith effort to prevent fraud and abuse when providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee must establish written protocols that address: 1. Authentication and authorization of users; 2. Authentication …

(a) Licensed dentists who communicate or who have staff communicate with patients by electronic communications other than telephone or facsimile shall establish written privacy practices that are consistent with Federal standards pursuant to 45 CFR 160 and 164, which are incorpor…

(a) Regular Board meetings shall be held in accordance with a schedule that is published yearly and filed with the Secretary of State. (b) Special meetings may be held at the request of a Board member or called by the Chairman with publication of appropriate notice pursuant to th…

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Act" means the Electrical Contractor Licensing Act of 1962, P.L. 1962, c.162, N.J.S.A. 45:5A-1 et seq. "Another jurisdiction" means the Di…

An action may be maintained on the bond required by N.J.S.A. 45:5A-19by any person injured, aggrieved, or damaged through the failure of the principal to perform the duties prescribed for electrical contractors under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 45:5A-1et seq., or any rule of the B…

Licensed electrical contractors, Class A journeyman electricians, Class B wiremen, Class A electrical apprentices, business permit holders, and entities exempt pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:31-4.1 shall comply with all general and special Federal, State, and municipal laws, ordinances,…

(a) All commercial vehicles utilized in the practice of licensed electrical contracting shall be visibly marked on both sides with the following information: 1. The name of the licensed electrical contractor in lettering at least three inches in height; and 2. The words "Electric…

(a) The following fees shall be charged by the Board: 1. Application fee for all licenses (non-refundable) ........ $100.00 2. Initial electrical contractor license fee: i. If paid during the first year of a triennial renewal period................................................…

(a) Upon triennial license renewal, a licensed electrical contractor shall attest to having completed courses of continuing education of the types and number of credits specified at (b), (c), (d), and (e) below. Falsification of any information submitted on the renewal applicatio…

(a) Every licensee and business permit holder shall give notice to the Board of any change of their address of record within 10 days of such change. For purposes of this section, "address of record" means an address designated by a licensee or business permit holder which is part…

(a) Applicants for examination for a license as an electrical contractor shall present proof to the Board that the applicant: 1. Is over the age of 21 years; 2. Holds a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; and 3. Has met the experience requirements set forth at N.J.A.C…

(a) The Board licensing examination shall be prepared and administered by a third-party vendor, but no license shall be granted except by the Board. The examination shall consist of three written sections: electrical contractor, business and law, and alarm systems. (b) An applica…

(a) For purposes of this section, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Accredited and approved" means that an apprenticeship program is registered with or approved by the United States Department of Labo…

(a) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each licensee at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the licensee of the option to renew as inactive. If the notice to renew is not sent 60 days prior…