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What is the composition of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners? - ANSWERS6
dentists who are licensed to practice dentistry in NC
1 dental hygienist who is licensed to practice dental hygiene in NC
1 person who shall be a citizen and resident of NC and who shall be licensed to practice
neither dentistry nor dental hygiene
What are the voting powers of each member of the Board? - ANSWERSThe dental
hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters of the
Board which involves the issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice
dentistry in the State of North Carolina. The consumer member cannot participate or
vote in any matters of the Board which involve the issuance, renewal or revocation of
the license to practice dental hygiene in the State of North Carolina. Members of the
Board licensed to practice dentistry in North Carolina shall have been elected in an
election held as hereinafter provided in which every person licensed to practice dentistry
in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to vote.
Who is eligible to vote in the election of dentists and dental hygienists to serve on the
Board? - ANSWERSEvery dentist with a current North Carolina license residing or
practicing in North Carolina shall be eligible to vote in elections of dentists to the Board.
Every dental hygienist with a current North Carolina license residing or practicing in
North Carolina shall be eligible to vote in elections of dental hygienists to the Board. The
holding of such a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in North Carolina shall
constitute registration to vote in such elections. The list of licensed dentists and dental
hygienists shall constitute the registration list for elections to the appropriate seats on
the Board.
What is the term of office for Board members? - ANSWERSEach member of said Board
shall be elected for a term of three years and until his successor shall be elected and
shall qualify. Each year there shall be elected two dentists for such terms of three years
each. Every three years there shall be elected one dental hygienist for a term of three
years. Dental hygienists shall be elected to the Board in an election held in accordance
with the procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to practice
dental hygiene in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be
entitled to vote. Every three years a person who is a citizen and resident of North
Carolina and licensed to practice neither dentistry nor dental hygiene shall be appointed
to the Board for a term of three years by the Governor of North Carolina.
KNOW Article 16- The Dental Hygiene Practice Act. - ANSWERSPrinted
Questions with Verified Answers
What is the composition of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners? - ANSWERS6
dentists who are licensed to practice dentistry in NC
1 dental hygienist who is licensed to practice dental hygiene in NC
1 person who shall be a citizen and resident of NC and who shall be licensed to practice
neither dentistry nor dental hygiene
What are the voting powers of each member of the Board? - ANSWERSThe dental
hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters of the
Board which involves the issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice
dentistry in the State of North Carolina. The consumer member cannot participate or
vote in any matters of the Board which involve the issuance, renewal or revocation of
the license to practice dental hygiene in the State of North Carolina. Members of the
Board licensed to practice dentistry in North Carolina shall have been elected in an
election held as hereinafter provided in which every person licensed to practice dentistry
in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to vote.
Who is eligible to vote in the election of dentists and dental hygienists to serve on the
Board? - ANSWERSEvery dentist with a current North Carolina license residing or
practicing in North Carolina shall be eligible to vote in elections of dentists to the Board.
Every dental hygienist with a current North Carolina license residing or practicing in
North Carolina shall be eligible to vote in elections of dental hygienists to the Board. The
holding of such a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in North Carolina shall
constitute registration to vote in such elections. The list of licensed dentists and dental
hygienists shall constitute the registration list for elections to the appropriate seats on
the Board.
What is the term of office for Board members? - ANSWERSEach member of said Board
shall be elected for a term of three years and until his successor shall be elected and
shall qualify. Each year there shall be elected two dentists for such terms of three years
each. Every three years there shall be elected one dental hygienist for a term of three
years. Dental hygienists shall be elected to the Board in an election held in accordance
with the procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to practice
dental hygiene in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be
entitled to vote. Every three years a person who is a citizen and resident of North
Carolina and licensed to practice neither dentistry nor dental hygiene shall be appointed
to the Board for a term of three years by the Governor of North Carolina.
KNOW Article 16- The Dental Hygiene Practice Act. - ANSWERSPrinted
