32 chapters · 1,093 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-5-101 Board of dentistry
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(a) The practice of dentistry and of dental hygiene shall be under the direct supervision of a board to be known as the board of dentistry, referred to in this chapter as the “board.” (b) The administrative duties pursuant to licensure and the collection of fees for licensure sha…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-5-102 Composition of board
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The board shall consist of seven (7) practicing dentists, two (2) practicing dental hygienists and one (1) practicing registered dental assistant, whose duty it is to carry out this chapter. Of the seven (7) dentists, two (2) shall be appointed from each grand division of the sta…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-5-103 Appointment of members — Term of office — Removal
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(a) (1) The dentist members of the board may be appointed by the governor from lists of qualified nominees submitted by interested dentist groups including, but not limited to, the Tennessee Dental Association. No person is eligible for appointment as a dentist member of the boar…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-5-104 Board meetings and officers — Records — Copy of law to licensees
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(a) (1) The board shall meet at least annually and at such times and places as it may deem necessary for the proper discharge of its duties.(2) At its annual meeting the board shall elect from its membership a president, vice president and secretary-treasurer.(3) A majority of th…