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Title 40, Professions and Occupations

62 chapters · 1,957 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 401,957 Ch 47, Title 40, Chapter 47154 Ch 15, Title 40, Chapter 1560 Ch 75, Title 40, Chapter 7560 Ch 60, Title 40, Chapter 6059 Ch 81, Title 40, Chapter 8156 Ch 59, Title 40, Chapter 5955 Ch 33, Title 40, Chapter 3351 Ch 11, Title 40, Chapter 1150 Ch 63, Title 40, Chapter 6347 Ch 45, Title 40, Chapter 4546 Ch 67, Title 40, Chapter 6746 Ch 36, Title 40, Chapter 3645 Ch 7, Title 40, Chapter 743 Ch 57, Title 40, Chapter 5743

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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-10 State Board of Dentistry created
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The practice of dentistry and dental hygiene and the performance of dental technological work, as hereinafter defined, shall be under the supervision of a board to be known as the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry. The term "board" as used in this chapter shall mean the Sou…
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-100 Unlawful to practice dentistry without license
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It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of dentistry in this State without a license from the board, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-102 "Authorized" defined; general supervision restrictions; billing for services of hygienists
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(A) "Authorized" means the supervising dentist in a private office setting has personally approved the procedures to be performed and is responsible for the care provided to the patient. (B) In a private dental office setting, a dental hygienist may only perform the following fun…
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-105 Administration of certain anesthetic by dental hygienist or dental assistant
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Upon certification, as provided by the board in regulation, and when under direct supervision of a licensed dentist, a dental hygienist or an expanded duty dental assistant is authorized to monitor nitrous oxide inhalation conscious sedation (dental analgesia).

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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-110 Exemptions from chapter

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(A) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prevent: (1) the practice of medicine by a licensed physician or the administration of anesthesia by those persons qualified by law to do so; (2) the performance of official duties by commissioned dental or medical officers of the U…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-120 Penalties for practice of dentistry or dental hygiene without license and for performance of dental or orthodontic technological work by unregistered person

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(A) It is unlawful for a person to: (1) practice or attempt or offer to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in the State without having been licensed by the board; or (2) practice or attempt or offer to practice dentistry or dental hygiene, or perform dental technological work i…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-125 Dental laboratory filling prescription originating in State as performing dental technology work in State; requirements; information to be provided to dentist

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A dental laboratory is considered to perform dental technological work in this State if the work product is prepared pursuant to a written prescription originating in this State, and in order for a dental laboratory to perform dental technological work that originated in this Sta…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-130 Advertisement of services; display of name and licensed area of practice; practice under trade names

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Dentists may advertise their services so long as these public communications are not false, deceptive, or misleading and do not attempt to create any impression, unsupported by fact, of superior skills or qualifications of those who practice thereunder. Licensed dental specialist…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-135 Certain dental services to be performed only by licensed dentist

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(A) Only a dentist licensed pursuant to this chapter may control the use of dental equipment or material while the equipment or material is being used to provide dental services in a dental office, whether those services are provided by a dentist, a dental hygienist, a dental ass…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-140 Examination of applicants for licenses or registration; issuance of licenses or certificates; reexamination

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It is the duty of the board to examine (or cause to be examined) all qualified applicants for a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene or who desire to be registered as dental technicians in this State. No examination is required to be registered as an orthodontic techni…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-145 Continuing education for dentists on the prescription of Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances

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As part of the biennial continuing education required by the board or pursuant to law, including Regulation 39-5, South Carolina Code of State Regulations, a dentist authorized pursuant to state and federal law to prescribe controlled substances shall complete at least two hours …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-150 Filing false affidavit or diploma; misrepresentation or concealment

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Any person who, in order to influence action by the board: (a) knowingly files a false or forged affidavit with the board; (b) files as his own a diploma or license issued to another; or (c) in any manner misrepresents or conceals his true name or former place of residence is gui…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-170 Reregistration; effect of foreign revocations

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The secretary of the board shall on or about the fifteenth day of October of each year send a reregistration application to the last address furnished the board of each person licensed or registered by the board. The failure to receive the application does not excuse a failure to…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-172 Mobile dental facilities or mobile dental operations; registration; operating requirements

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(A)(1) An organization or dental practice utilizing a licensed dentist to operate one or more mobile dental facilities or portable dental operations shall register with the board by submitting an application in the form and manner required by the board and shall pay a registratio…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-175 Restricted instructor's licenses; limitations; renewal and revocation

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(A) The State Board of Dentistry may issue a restricted instructor's license to a dentist who: (1) holds a valid license to practice dentistry in another state, country, or territory; (2) has met or been approved under the credentialing standards of the Medical University of Sout…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-176 Restricted dental auxiliary instructor's licenses

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(A) The State Board of Dentistry may issue a restricted dental auxiliary instructor's license to a dentist who: (1) holds a valid license in another state; (2) has not been refused a license or had a license revoked in this State, another state or territory of the United States, …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-177 Restricted volunteer license for certain dentists and dental hygienists

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(A) The State Board of Dentistry may issue a restricted volunteer license to a dentist or dental hygienist who: (1) has held the corresponding license in another state as a licensee in good standing; (2) has passed an examination as prescribed by the board; (3) has not failed the…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-180 Complaint to board against dentist, dental hygienist, or dental technician; investigation; accusation; notice; hearing; confidentiality of proceedings; privileged communications

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(1) The board shall receive complaints by any person against a licensed dentist or dental hygienist, or against a registered dental technician, and shall require the same to be submitted to it in the form of an affidavit. Upon receipt of a complaint, the director, or such other p…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-185 Administration of oaths; subpoena power

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For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under the provisions of this chapter, the board or any person designated by it may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, take evidence, and require the production of any documents or records which the board deems…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-190 Grounds for discipline of dentist, dental hygienist, or dental technician

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(A) Misconduct which constitutes grounds for revocation, suspension, probation, reprimand, or other restriction of a license or certificate or a limitation or other discipline of a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental technician occurs when the holder of a license or certificate:…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-20 Membership of board; appointment, terms, elections, vacancies, and removal

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(A) There is created the State Board of Dentistry (board) to be composed of eleven members, one of whom shall be a lay member from the State at large, one of whom shall be a dentist from the State at large, one of whom shall be a dental hygienist from the State at large, one of w…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-200 Disciplinary action by board; judicial review

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If the board is satisfied that the dentist, dental hygienist, or dental technician is guilty of an offense charged in the formal accusation provided for in this chapter, it may revoke or suspend the license or the registration certificate, reprimand the dentist, dental hygienist,…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-210 Appeal from suspension or revocation

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The person whose license or registration certificate has been suspended or revoked may, within thirty days, appeal from the action of the board in suspending or revoking the same to an administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1. The board shall …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-212 Unlawful dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental technological work; aiding and abetting; penalties

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A person who practices dentistry or dental hygiene or performs dental technological work, in violation of this chapter or who aids or abets a person in violating this chapter, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than two ye…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-215 Publication of final orders of board; public record of limitation or surrender of license; confidentiality of other information

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Any final order of the board finding that a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental technician is guilty of any offense charged in a formal accusation is public knowledge except for a final order dismissing the accusation or determining that a private reprimand is in order or unless…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-220 License to practice specialty

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A special license shall be required for the practice of each special area of dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association, in order for a dentist to hold himself out to the public as limiting his practice to, being a specialist in, or giving special attention to any sp…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-230 Applicant for license to practice specialty must be licensed to practice dentistry

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Before an applicant can be licensed to practice a specialty, he must first have been licensed to practice dentistry in the State.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-240 Application for license to practice specialty

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Every person who desires to obtain a license to practice a specialty of dentistry shall apply therefor to the board in writing and upon blanks prepared and furnished for the purpose not less than forty-five days before the board meets.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-250 Examinations for licensing as specialists

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Examinations for licensing as specialists are held annually or as the board may determine. The examinations must be theoretical and practical. The theoretical examinations shall include subjects represented in that recognized special area of dentistry in which the applicant desir…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-260 Issuance, recording, and reregistration of license to practice speciality

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The board, upon satisfactory proof that the applicant has satisfied the then current educational requirements as set forth by the American Dental Association for ethical announcement of a practice limited to that specialty and has complied with all requirements of the board, may …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-265 Intern or resident authorized to provide treatment under supervision

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An intern or a resident enrolled in an oral surgery training program at an accredited institution of higher education is authorized to treat conditions required by the training program under the supervision of a licensed physician or licensed dentist. This treatment may include p…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-270 Reciprocity for dentists and dental hygienists licensed in other states

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The board may grant licenses to licensees of other states who are members of regional testing services of which the board is also a member without further examination and may make all necessary regulations and agreements for the reciprocal recognition of licenses issued by other …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-275 License by credentials; requirements

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(A) The board may issue a license by credentials to an applicant who has been licensed to practice dentistry in any state or territory of the United States if the applicant complies with the provisions of Regulation 39-1 B. and produces evidence satisfactory to the board that the…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-280 "Prescription" defined; form and contents of prescription

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"Prescription" means a written order for dental technological work which has been issued by a licensed dentist. A prescription must be in a form prescribed by the board in regulation and must contain: (1) the name, address, and certificate number of the individual or organization…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-290 Work authorization required for work performed off dentist's premises; retention of copy; effect of failure to write and retain

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A dentist ordering dental technological work to be performed off his premises shall issue therefor a work authorization. A copy of each work authorization shall be retained in a file by the issuing dentist for a period of at least three years. The work authorization copy shall be…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-30 Meetings of Board; officers; quorum; minutes

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The board shall hold at least one annual meeting, which shall be held between the fifteenth day of May and the fifteenth day of July each year. Each year the board shall elect a president and a vice-president from its membership and a secretary who shall not be required to be a d…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-300 Possession of prosthetic or orthodontic model, impression, or appliance unlawful without work authorization

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No person other than a licensed dentist, a student in an accredited dental school, or the recipient patient shall have in his possession any prosthetic or orthodontic model, impression, or appliance on which dental technological work has been, is being, or will be performed witho…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-310 Subwork authorizations for subcontractors

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If the person receiving a written work authorization from a licensed dentist engages another person to perform some of the dental technological work relative to such work authorization, he shall furnish a written subwork authorization with respect thereto. The subcontractor shall…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-320 Possession of prosthetic or orthodontic model, impression, or appliance without work authorization as prima facie evidence of violation

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Any dental prosthetic or orthodontic model, impression, or appliance in the possession of any person other than a dentist, a student at an accredited dental school, or recipient patient without a written work authorization and corresponding number or identification on the model, …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-330 Return of appliance upon completion of dental technological work; retention of work authorization

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Upon completion of the dental technological work, the appliance shall be returned to the dentist by whom ordered or his office, the name or number of the written work authorization accompanying the invoice. Each work authorization or copy thereof shall be retained and filed by th…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-340 Penalties for violations relating to work authorizations and for accepting dental technological work from general public

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(A) A person violating the provisions of this chapter relating to work authorizations is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than six months or both. Each day a violation occurs constitutes a separa…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-360 Pharmacists permitted to fill prescriptions of licensed dentists

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Licensed pharmacists of this State may fill prescriptions of licensed dentists in this State for any drug to be used in dental practice.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-370 Injunctions; Office of Attorney General as representative of board

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The board may, in its own name, maintain a suit for an injunction against any person violating any provision of this chapter. The suit shall be commenced and prosecuted before an administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1 in the same manner as o…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-380 Jurisdiction of Administrative Law Court to enjoin violators of chapter

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An administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1 of this State is hereby vested with jurisdiction and power to enjoin any person violating this chapter in a proceeding brought by the board or by any citizen of this State.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-40 Rules and regulations of board; committees; employees; expenses; examinations; records

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The board shall adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter for its own organization and for the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene and the performance of dental technological work in this State, and for carrying out the provisions of this chapter, and ma…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-400 Permits; applications; fees

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(A) For purposes of this section, "current" means the certification course has been taken within two years. Other life support certifications approved by the board may be accepted. (B)(1) A permit is not required for local anesthesia, nitrous oxide/oxygen, minimal sedation, or an…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-410 Requirements for sedation permit

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(A) The applicant for a sedation permit must submit verification to the board that the applicant's facilities meet the requirements of this section. (B) The board must determine the qualifications of a facility inspector and biennially inspect each facility. All costs and expense…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-420 Staff must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the basic life support level; training; continuing education

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(A) All dental staff who provide direct, hands-on patient care must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the basic life support level by a board-approved training course. The certification must have been received in the immediately preceding two years. (B) The operat…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-430 Presence of trained personnel required; recovery and discharge

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(A) For minimal sedation and moderate sedation, at least one person trained in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers must be present in addition to the dentist. (B) For deep sedation/general anesthesia, at least two support personnel adequately trained in Basic Life Support…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-440 Written notification of changes

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A dentist shall give written notice to the board at least thirty days before he may relocate, add to, or significantly change a facility where procedures under this chapter are performed.