Florida Laws and Rules Manual Latest 2024 Already Passed

Florida Laws and Rules Manual Latest 2024 Already Passed Board board of Dentistry Dentist Person licensed to practice dentistry pursuant to Chapter 466 Dentistry the healing art which is concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treating, planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures includes performance or attempted performance of dental operations, or oral or oral- maxillofacial surgery and any related procedures Dental Hygiene the rendering of educational, preventive, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra-oral procedure required in the performance of such services Dental Hygienist a person licensed to practice dental hygiene pursuant to Chapter 466 Dental Assistant a person, other than a dental hygienist, who under the supervision and authorization of a dentist, provides dental care services directly to a patient Department Department of Health Direct Supervision supervision whereby a dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, a dentist authorizes the procedure to be performed, a dentist remains on the premises while procedures are performed, and a dentist approves the work performed before dismissal of the patient Indirect Supervision supervision whereby a dentist authorizes the procedure and a dentist is on the premises whiles the procedures are performed General Supervision a dentist authorizes the procedures which are being carried out but need not be present when the authorized procedures are being performed Irremediable tasks intramural treatment tasks which, when performed, are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or the contiguous structures or which cause an increased risk to the patient ex. anesthetics other than topical anesthetics Remediable tasks intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or contiguous structures and which do not cause an increased risk to the patient ex. topical anesthesia Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialty of dentistry involving diagnosis, surgery, and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects involving the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region Chapter 466 Florida Statutes law which governs the practice of dentistry in Florida What is the legislative purpose for enacting Chapter 466? to ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice within undue clinical interference by persons not licensed under this chapter Persons Exempt of Chapter 466 licensed physician or surgeon, practicing his profession including procedures involving the oral cavity a qualified anesthetist giving an esthetic for a dental operation under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist dentists practicing in the U.S. Armed Forces, Public Health or Department of Veteran's Affairs the practice of dentistry by licensed dentists of another state or country, appearing as a clinician at a meeting of a Board approved dental organization students in Florida dental, hygiene, and assisting schools, performing assigned work under the schools curriculum full time instructors at a dental, hygiene, or assisting schools Rule 64B5 FL Administrative Code rules set forth by the Board of Dentistry Chapter 456 Florida Statutes law that governs the Department of Health Chapter 120 Florida Statutes Administrative procedures Act which insures that the public has access to information regarding administrative bodies, that may affect private citizens ex. Board of Dentistry and the Department of Health Administrative Commission Governor and Cabinet Who carries out the provisions of Chapter 466? Board of Dentistry in Tallahassee How many members are there on the Board of Dentistry? 11 members How many members on the Board of Dentistry must be licensed dentists in clinical practice? 7 members must be in clinical practice of dentistry for at least 5 years must remain primarily in clinical practice while on board How long are the terms on the Board of Dentistry? 4 year terms, but may serve no more than a total of 10 years How many members on the Board of Dentistry must be licensed dental hygienists? 2 members How many members on the Board of Dentistry must be laypersons? 2 members What is a layperson on the Board of Dentistry? someone who is not, and has never been a dentist, dental hygienists, or member of any closely related profession or occupation What are COUNCILS to ADVISE the BOARD? ADVISORY ONLY How many members are on the Council of Dental Hygiene? 5 members 1 dental hygienist member of the board, who heads the council 1 dentist member of board 3 dental hygienists How often should the Council of Dental Hygiene meet? at least 3 times per year How many members are on the Council of Dental Assisting? 4 members 1 member that chairs the council 3 dental assistants Who is on the Committee of Continuing Professional Education? at least 1 dentist member, 1 public member, and 1 dental hygienist member What does the Committee of Continuing Professional Education do? involved with CE provider status and requests for CE credit for individual study administers continuing education requirements Other Advisory Councils and Committees the board chair may create and abolish other advisory councils relating to dental subjects examples- exams, access to dental care, indilgent care, nursing home and institutional care, public health, disciplinary guidelines What must all health care licenses provide to the patient? what type of license the healthcare provider has name tag oral notice advertisement must include this notice How much continuing education is required for a dentist? 30 contact hours biennially including prevention of medical errors, 2 hours What are relevant topics of CE required for dentists?