Idaho Administrative Code Title IDAPA 19 - Dentistry, Board of
Here is an overview of the Idaho Administrative Code – Title IDAPA 19: Board of Dentistry:
🦷 IDAPA 19 – Board of Dentistry
Agency: Idaho State Board of Dentistry
Authority: Enforces the Idaho Dental Practice Act and adopts rules regulating the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the state.
🔑 Main Chapters Under IDAPA 19:
IDAPA 19.01.01 – Rules of the Idaho State Board of Dentistry
This is the primary rule chapter and includes comprehensive regulations on:
1. Licensure
Dentists and Dental Hygienists must be licensed.
Requirements include:
Graduation from an accredited program.
Passing national and clinical board examinations.
Jurisprudence exam.
Temporary and emergency licensure provisions may apply.
2. Renewals and Continuing Education
Licenses must be renewed annually.
Minimum 30 hours of continuing education required every 2 years for dentists (less for hygienists).
Specific CE must include infection control, ethics, and opioid prescribing.
3. Expanded Functions
Dental Assistants and Hygienists may be certified to perform expanded functions.
Certification requires completion of approved training and Board approval.
4. Anesthesia and Sedation
Strict rules on the administration of local anesthesia, minimal sedation, moderate sedation, and general anesthesia.
Providers must hold a permit and meet facility, equipment, and emergency training standards.
5. Professional Conduct
Defines unprofessional conduct, including:
Fraud, incompetence, or gross negligence.
Substance abuse.
Unlawful advertising or fee splitting.
Improper delegation of duties.
6. Infection Control
Mandatory compliance with CDC guidelines.
Regular sterilization, protective equipment use, and exposure response procedures required.
7. Disciplinary Action
The Board has authority to impose sanctions including:
License suspension, revocation, probation.
Civil penalties and mandatory remedial education.
8. Teledentistry
Rules recognize and regulate the provision of dental care via telehealth platforms.
📝 Legal Basis:
Enforced under Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 9 – Dentistry Practice Act.
Rules ensure public safety, ethics, and professional competency in Idaho’s dental field.
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