Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 150 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Here is a summary of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia – Department 150: Rules of Georgia Board of Dentistry:
🦷 Overview
The Georgia Board of Dentistry (Department 150) oversees the licensure, regulation, and discipline of dental professionals in the state. This includes dentists, dental hygienists, and expanded duty dental assistants. The Board's rules implement standards to protect public health and ensure ethical practice.
📘 Key Regulatory Areas
1. Licensure
Dentists must graduate from a CODA-accredited dental school and pass:
National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Parts I & II or INBDE.
Clinical licensing examination approved by the Board.
Dental Hygienists must complete an accredited hygiene program and pass:
National and clinical board exams.
Temporary Licenses and faculty licenses may be available under certain conditions.
2. Continuing Education (CE)
Dentists must complete 40 hours of CE every two years.
Hygienists must complete 22 hours every two years.
CE must include courses in:
Infection control
CPR
Ethics or jurisprudence
3. Expanded Duties for Dental Assistants
Dental assistants may perform certain tasks only after Board-approved training.
Expanded duties may include:
Taking impressions
Applying sealants
Performing coronal polishing
4. Sedation and Anesthesia
Special permits are required for:
Minimal sedation
Moderate (conscious) sedation
Deep sedation/general anesthesia
Offices must meet equipment, staffing, and emergency protocol standards.
5. Professional Conduct and Discipline
The Board can take action for:
Unprofessional conduct
Substance abuse
Patient abandonment or harm
Fraudulent billing or advertising
Actions include license suspension, revocation, fines, or probation.
6. Practice Standards
Rules on:
Infection control
Sterilization procedures
Recordkeeping and patient confidentiality
Advertising restrictions (must not be misleading)
⚖️ Other Highlights
Volunteer licensure is available for pro bono work.
Mobile dental facilities must be registered and meet regulatory requirements.
Offices using lasers, digital x-rays, or cone beam CT are subject to safety guidelines.
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