11 members total.
6 Dentists
Members of the State Board
3 Hygienists
2 Members of the public
dental assistant may work in a dental oflce w/o license but
not take/expose x-rays
Exposing x-rays - new hire
from initial hire date you have up to 12 mo to without
license
Who is practicing dentistry ? Only the dentist
the confidentiality of information created by the dentist the
Dental Privilege record and the patient.
Patient is the holder of privilege.
the laws and the interpretation of those laws that attect
Jurisprudence and protect the dental profession, the patients, and the
public.
patients name, date of visit, reason for visit
vital signs
medical history, dental history, physical evaluation
radiographs
Records of the Dentist
treatment plan
medications dispensed and prescribed
informed consent
appointment, billing, and payment information
TSBDE grants RDA their certification of registration
1. protect the public
2. safeguard the dental health of Texans by developing
Mission #1
and maintaining programs to ensure that only qualified
persons are licensed
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