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R U L E S T O G O V E R N |
The practice and regulation of Dentistry and Dental Assistants in Texas are governed by the Dental Practice Act and select portions of the Occupations Code. The State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) is charged with the responsibility of developing Rules and Regulations mandated by Texas law for regulating the practice of dentistry and the enforcement of those rules and regulations.
Dental Practice Act (DPA) a.k.a. Texas Occupations Code (Law):
Title 3 - Chapter 258 - Practice by Dentist
Section 258.001 - Impermissible Delegations
Section 258.002 - Delegation to Dental Assistant
Section 258.003 - Responsibility of Delegating D.D.S.
Title 3 - Health Professions - Chapter 265 - Regulations of
Dental Assistants
Section 265.001 - Registration
Section 265.002 - Supervision, Direction & Responsibility
Section 265.003 - Permitted Duties
Section 265.004 - Pit & Fissure Sealant Certificate
Section 265.005 - X-Ray Certificate
Chapter 108 - Professional Conduct
Rule 108.20 - Purpose
Rule 108.23 - Definitions
Rule 108.24 - Required Sterilization & Disinfection
Rule 108.25 - Dental Health Care Workers
Chapter 112 - Visual Dental Health InspectionsRule 112.01 - Definitions - Visual Dental Health Inspections
Chapter 114 - Revised May 2004 and Amended February 2007
Extension of Duties of Auxiliary Personnel - Dental Assistants
Rule 114.1 Permitted Duties
Rule 114.2 Registration of Dental Assistants
Rule 114.3 Application of Pit and Fissure SealantsRule 114.4 - Monitoring the Administration of Nitrous Oxide
Rule 114.10 Radiologic Procedures
Rule 114.11 Exemptions
Rule 114.20 Radiologic Credential
Rule 114.21 Requirements for Dental Assistant Registration Courses andExaminations
Rule 114.22 Dental Assistant Course Objectives
Rule 114.23 Dental Assistant Examination Integrity
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R E G I S T R A T I O N O F D E N T A L A S S I S T A N T S & S E N A T E B I L L 610 |
Senate Bill 610 has provided new laws regarding Dental Assistants in Texas. The State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) has amended the Rules & Regulations by which the laws will be enforced.
