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 112 – Visual Dental Health Inspections
Rule 112.01 – Definitions – Visual Dental Health Inspections
Chapter 114 – 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 |
| §114.6 | General Qualifications for Registration or Certification |
| §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 |
NOTE: As time progresses this webpage will be updated as information becomes available. Last update: 02/10/20