South Dakota Administrative Code

Rule 20:43:07:03 Repealed. 20:43:07:03. Training requirements. Repealed. Source: 11 SDR 73, effective November 27, 1984; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 26 SDR 37, effective September 20, 1999; 47 SDR 11, effective August 12, 2020.

Rule 20:43:07:04 Repealed. 20:43:07:04. Exemptions to training requirements.Repealed. Source: 11 SDR 73, effective November 27, 1984; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 26 SDR 37, effective September 20, 1999.

20:43:07:05. Dental radiographers -- Qualification by endorsement. A person who has been legally practicing dental radiography in a state within the three years prior to application may be eligible for registration by endorsement to practice as a dental radiographer in this state…

Rule 20:43:07:06 Dental radiography training programs -- Board approval. 20:43:07:06. Dental radiography training programs -- Board approval. The board may approve a dental radiography program of learning leading to a dental radiographer certificate of competency if the program m…

20:43:07:07. Dental radiographers -- Application for registration. An applicant for a registration to practice as a dental radiographer shall submit to the State Board of Dentistry: (1) A completed application form and an application fee of forty-five dollars; (2) A copy of gover…

Rule 20:43:07:08 Repealed. 20:43:07:08. Examination and proficiency evaluation. Repealed. Source: 11 SDR 73, effective November 27, 1984; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 18 SDR 132, effective February 17, 1992; 26 SDR 37, effective September 20, 1999; 47 SDR 11, e…

20:43:07:09. Dental radiographers -- Certificate of registration -- Renewal fee and display. Each person registered to practice as a dental radiographer in this state shall annually renew a registration from the State Board of Dentistry by July first and display an annual registr…

Rule 20:43:07:10 Dental radiographers -- Continuing education requirements. 20:43:07:10. Dental radiographers -- Continuing education requirements. A dental radiographer shall complete at least five hours of board approved continuing education in dental radiography in each five-y…

Rule 20:43:07:11 Dental radiography equipment -- Annual license. 20:43:07:11. Dental radiography equipment -- Annual license. Any dental office that houses a dental radiographic machine shall obtain an annual license issued by the Department of Health. Source: 26 SDR 37, effectiv…

Rule 20:43:07:12 Permitted use of radiation. 20:43:07:12. Permitted use of radiation. Only a person registered to practice as a dental radiographer or licensed to practice as a dentist or dental hygienist may perform dental radiography. No person may be exposed to an ionizing rad…

Rule 20:43:07:13 Repealed. 20:43:07:13. General safety provisions to protect persons from radiation exposures. Repealed. Source: 26 SDR 37, effective September 20, 1999; 47 SDR 11, effective August 12, 2020.

Rule 20:43:07:14 Repealed. 20:43:07:14. Requirements of x-ray film processing and darkroom. Repealed. Source: 26 SDR 37, effective September 20, 1999; 47 SDR 11, effective August 12, 2020.

Rule 20:43:08:01 Definitions. 20:43:08:01. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Certificate of competency" means a certificate attesting that an individual is qualified to perform expanded functions by having successfully completed a program as described in § 20:43:08:05; (…

Rule 20:43:08:02 Dental assistant -- Duties. 20:43:08:02. Dental assistant -- Duties. Subject to the supervising dentist exercising full responsibility, a dental assistant may perform duties or procedures incidental to patient care, including intraoral services or assisting in th…

Rule 20:43:08:02.01 Dental assistant -- Prohibited duties. 20:43:08:02.01. Dental assistant -- Prohibited duties. The following list of duties or procedures may not be performed by a dental assistant: (1) Placing sealants; (2) Placing nonsurgical retraction materials for gingival…

20:43:08:03. Registered dental assistant -- Requirements. An applicant for a registration to practice as a registered dental assistant shall submit to the State Board of Dentistry: (1) A completed application form and an application fee of forty-five dollars; (2) A copy of the ap…

Rule 20:43:08:04 Knowledge of infection control and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. 20:43:08:04. Knowledge of infection control and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. Dental assistants and registered dental assi…

Rule 20:43:08:05 Registered dental assistant training programs -- Application. 20:43:08:05. Registered dental assistant training programs -- Application. The board may approve a program of learning leading to a registered dental assistant certificate of competency if the program …

Rule 20:43:08:06 Repealed. 20:43:08:06. Certificate of competency -- Examination. Repealed. Source: 19 SDR 32, effective September 6, 1992; 46 SDR 75, effective December 4, 2019.

Rule 20:43:08:07 Student exemption. 20:43:08:07. Student exemption. An individual who does not hold a registration to practice as a registered dental assistant may perform dental assisting duties or procedures and expanded functions, if the following requirements are met: (1) The…

Rule 20:43:08:08 Repealed. 20:43:08:08. Application for registration. Repealed. Source: 19 SDR 32, effective September 6, 1992; 46 SDR 75, effective December 4, 2019.

20:43:08:09. Registered dental assistant -- Renewal. Each person registered to practice as a registered dental assistant in this state shall annually renew a registration from the State Board of Dentistry by July first and display an annual registration certificate. Each person r…

Rule 20:43:08:09.01 Registered dental assistant -- Continuing education requirements. 20:43:08:09.01. Registered dental assistant -- Continuing education requirements. A registered dental assistant shall complete at least 60 hours of board approved continuing education in each fi…

Rule 20:43:08:10 Registered dental assistant -- Duties. 20:43:08:10. Registered dental assistant -- Duties. If the supervising dentist exercises full responsibility, a registered dental assistant may perform expanded functions under the direct supervision of a dentist. A register…

Rule 20:43:08:11 Repealed. 20:43:08:11. Procedures that may not be delegated. Repealed. Source: 6 SDR 87, effective March 2, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from § 20:43:04:05.01, 19 SDR 32, effective September 6, 1992; 32 SDR 188, effective May …

20:43:09:01. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Accredited" means a program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation; (2) "Deep sedation" means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily arouse…

20:43:09:02. Prohibitions. A dentist licensed in this state may not administer general anesthesia and deep sedation, moderate sedation, or nitrous oxide sedation and analgesia unless the dentist has obtained the permit required in § 20:43:09:03, 20:43:09:04, or 20:43:09:05. Any d…

20:43:09:03. General anesthesia and deep sedation permit requirements. The board may issue a permit to a licensed dentist to administer general anesthesia and deep sedation to dental patients on an outpatient basis if the dentist: (1) Has successfully completed an accredited adva…

20:43:09:04. Moderate sedation permit requirements. The board may issue a permit to a licensed dentist to administer moderate sedation to dental patients 12 years and older on an outpatient basis if the dentist: (1) Has successfully completed a moderate sedation course approved b…

20:43:09:04.01. Employing or contracting with licensed anesthesia provider that provides general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation in dental office. A dentist that holds a general anesthesia and deep sedation, moderate sedation, or host permit and utilizes a license…

20:43:09:04.02. Utilizing licensed anesthesia provider for general anesthesia and deep sedation or moderate sedation in ambulatory surgery center or hospital. No permit is required if a dentist utilizes the services of a licensed anesthesia provider for dental patients in a licen…

20:43:09:04.03. Moderate sedation course requirements. The board may approve a moderate sedation training course as referenced in subdivision 20:43:09:04(1) if the course meets the following requirements: (1) The course satisfies all objectives and content as described in Part 5 …

20:43:09:04.04. Host permit requirements. The board may issue a permit to a licensed dentist to utilize a licensed anesthesia provider to administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation, in compliance with § 20:43:09:04.01 on an outpatient basis to a dental pat…

20:43:09:04.05. Host course requirements. The board may approve an educational course as referenced in subdivision 20:43:09:04.04(1) if the course meets the following requirements: (1) The course provides instruction and an assessment of knowledge and skill in the following areas…

20:43:09:04.06. Anesthesia or sedation education -- Other. At its discretion, in lieu of the requirement outlined in subdivision 20:43:09:03(1), 20:43:09:04(1), or 20:43:09:04.04(1), the board may consider training or experience accepted in any state or jurisdiction that resulted…

20:43:09:05. Nitrous oxide sedation and analgesia permit requirements -- Dentists. The board may issue a permit to a dentist to administer nitrous oxide sedation and analgesia to dental patients on an outpatient basis if the dentist: (1) Is certified in administering basic life s…

20:43:09:06. Nitrous oxide sedation and analgesia permit requirements and authorization -- Dental hygienists and registered dental assistants. The State Board of Dentistry may issue a permit to a dental hygienist or a registered dental assistant to administer nitrous oxide sedati…

20:43:09:06.01. Local anesthesia permit requirements and authorization -- Dental hygienists. The State Board of Dentistry may issue a permit to a dental hygienist to administer local anesthesia to dental patients on an outpatient basis under the supervision of a dentist if the de…

20:43:09:06.02. Minimal sedation. If a patient is 12 years or older, a dentist may administer an oral drug to achieve a state of minimal sedation without a permit. A dentist administering minimal sedation must have appropriate access to oxygen and suction and emergency drugs and …

Rule 20:43:09:07 Noncompliance. 20:43:09 :07. Noncompliance. A violation of any provision of this chapter may result in revocation or suspension of a permit or in other disciplinary measures. Source: 19 SDR 32, effective September 6, 1992; 37 SDR 131, effective January 6, 2011; 4…

20:43:09:08. Permits -- Application fees -- Temporary permits -- Renewal. The application fee for a general anesthesia and deep sedation, moderate sedation, or host permit is fifty dollars. The application fee for a permit for a dentist, dental hygienist, or registered dental ass…

20:43:09:09. Reports of adverse conditions. All dentists must notify the board within 72 hours after any death or any incident that results in temporary or permanent physical or mental injury requiring medical treatment of the dentist's patient during, or as a result of, the admi…

Rule 20:43:09:10 Permit requirements to monitor patients under general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation. 20:43:09 :10. Permit requirements to monitor patients under general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation. The board may issue a permit to a dental hy…

Rule 20:43:09:10.01 Delegation of injection of medication. 20:43:09:10.01. Delegation of injection of medication. A dentist may authorize a dental hygienist, registered dental assistant, or dental assistant to inject medication through an intravenous site if the following require…

Rule 20:43:09:10.02 Injecting medication. 20:43:09:10.02. Injecting medication. For purposes of § 20:43:09:10.01, injecting medication through an intravenous site includes the following: (1) Initiating an intravenous line for a patient being prepared to receive intravenous medica…

20:43:09:11. Inspection. The dentist subject to an inspection shall be responsible for all costs associated with an inspection. The inspection shall be completed by one or more inspectors approved by the board.Inspectors shall be individuals who are legally authorized to administ…

20:43:09:12. Requirements of inspection. Each inspection must be completed for the dentist whose permit or application is under review using an inspection form and process approved by the board and must include the following: (1) For a facility inspection to obtain a temporary ge…

20:43:09:13. Equipment -- Moderate sedation. Any dentist who administers moderate sedation or who provides dental services to patients under moderate sedation shall ensure that the office or facility in which the work is performed: (1) Has an operatory of the appropriate size and…

20:43:09:13.01. Equipment -- General anesthesia and deep sedation. Any dentist who administers general anesthesia or deep sedation or who provides dental services to patients under general anesthesia or deep sedation shall ensure that the office or facility in which the work is p…

20:43:09:14. Clinical guidelines. A dentist who provides any level of sedation or utilizes the services of a licensed anesthesia provide shall apply the current standard of care. Source: 37 SDR 131, effective January 6, 2011; 48 SDR 62, effective December 13, 2021. General Author…