Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 628 - Accountants
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 631 governs the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, dental therapy, and expanded function dental assisting in Nevada. This chapter is administered by the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners and complements the provisions set forth in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 631.(leg.state.nv.us)
📘 Overview of NAC Chapter 631
NAC Chapter 631 establishes detailed rules and procedures concerning the certification, registration, and professional conduct of dental professionals in Nevada. It covers a wide range of topics, including:
Certification and Licensing: Eligibility criteria, examination procedures, and educational and experience prerequisites for obtaining a license to practice dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental therapy.
Continuing Education: Requirements for ongoing professional development and requirements for license renewal.
Practice Regulations: Guidelines for the scope of practice for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental therapists.
Anesthesia and Sedation: Regulations concerning the administration of general anesthesia, moderate sedation, and deep sedation.(leg.state.nv.us)
Disciplinary Actions: Procedures for handling violations of professional conduct and other regulatory infractions.
🔍 Key Sections of NAC Chapter 631
Here are some of the critical sections within NAC Chapter 631:
General Provisions:
NAC 631.0005: Definitions of key terms used throughout the chapter.
NAC 631.001: Definition of the "Board" of Dental Examiners.
NAC 631.002: Definition of "Certificate of site approval."(leg.state.nv.us)
Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada:
NAC 631.010: Duties of the President of the Board.
NAC 631.020: Duties of the Secretary-Treasurer.
NAC 631.023: Duties of the Executive Director.(leg.state.nv.us)
Licensing:
NAC 631.028: Applications for licensure; payment of fees.
NAC 631.029: Schedule of fees.
NAC 631.030: Provision of certain information and documentation by applicant for licensure.
NAC 631.045: Renewal of license; certified statement required.
NAC 631.050: Rejection and return of application; reconsideration; petition for review by Board.(leg.state.nv.us)
Continuing Education:
NAC 631.173: Required hours; types of courses and activities; approval of provider or instructor.
NAC 631.175: Approved subjects; minimum requirements for clinical subjects.
NAC 631.177: Renewal or reinstatement of license; records; audits.(leg.state.nv.us)
Administration of Anesthesia and Sedation:
NAC 631.2211: Scope; restrictions on administration of oral medication.
NAC 631.2212: Administration of general anesthesia; requirements.
NAC 631.2213: Administration of moderate sedation; requirements.
NAC 631.2214: Administration of deep sedation; requirements.(leg.state.nv.us, casetext.com)
Disciplinary Actions:
NAC 631.230: Grounds for disciplinary action.
NAC 631.235: Disciplinary procedures.
NAC 631.240: Penalties for violations.
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