Rules to Govern

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

SBDE Rules & Regulations:

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 Inspections

Rule 112.01 - Definitions - Visual Dental Health Inspections

Chapter 114 - Revised September 2009 and Amended or Adopted Febraury 2010; May 2010

Extension of Duties of Auxiliary Personnel – Dental Assistants

§114.1	Permitted Duties
§114.2	Registration of Dental Assistants
§114.3	Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate
§114.4	Monitoring the Administration of Nitrous Oxide
§114.5	Coronal Polishing Certificate
§114.9	Criminal History Evaluation Letter
§114.10	Dishonorable Conduct
§114.11	Exemption
§114.12	Continuing Education for Certificate Holders
§114.21	Requirements for Dental Assistant Registration Courses and Examinations
§114.23	Dental Assistant Examination Integrity

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 455

Senate Bill 455 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.

SENATE BILL 455 (September 2009)

SENATE BILL 455 - Bill Analysis

CHAPTER 114 Rules & Regulations

Dental Practice Act (Texas Occupations Code)

SBDE Rules

The Texas Register

The Texas Register Archives

Texas Constitution & Statutes

TSBDE Minutes

Rulemaking Actions taken January 2007

Rulemaking Actions taken January 2010

Application for Dental Assistant Registration - 2 pages

State Required Registration & Other Certifications

NOTE: As time progresses this webpage will be updated as information becomes available. Last update: 04/09/12

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