R156-69-201. Advisory Peer Committee Created -- Membership -- Duties

(1) Under Subsection 58-1-203(1)(f), the Division in collaboration with the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board establishes the Dental Education Advisory Committee to the Board, consisting of: (a) one certified orthodontist; (b) one board certified oral surgeon; (c) one licensed dentist; (d) one licensed dentist with a background in education who is currently practicing; (e) one dental hygienist with a local anesthesia permit with a background in education; (f)(i) one dental hygienist with a local anesthesia permit and an expanded function permit; or (ii) if a dental hygienist under Subsection (1)(f)(i) is not available, then one dental hygienist with local anesthesia permit; and (g)(i) one dental assistant with an expanded function certification; or (ii) if a dental assistant under Subsection (1)(g)(i) is not available, then one licensed general dentist. (2)(a) Except for a dental assistant under Subsection (1)(g)(i), each committee member shall: (i) be licensed and in good standing in Utah; (ii) hold the qualifying license for at least five years; and (iii) have no disciplinary action with the Division. (b) A dental assistant under Subsection (1)(g)(i) shall: (i) have at least one expanded function certification in good standing; and (ii) have no disciplinary action with the Division. (3) The Dental Education Advisory Committee shall be appointed and serve under Section R156-1-205. (4) The duties and responsibilities of the Dental Education Advisory Committee are to assist the Board in its duties, functions, and responsibilities, and shall include: (a) advising the Board on proposed practice areas for each expanded function dental auxiliary certification, including recommending: (i) the minimum required: (A) education; and (B) training; (ii) the scope of each certification; and (iii) the limitations on each certification; and (b) reviewing and making recommendations to the Board regarding: (i) education courses for each expanded function; and (ii) standards and criteria regarding education, training, and all manner of educational equivalency, including under Section 58-1-302. (5) On a calendar year basis, the committee shall annually designate one of its members to act as chair. (6) At least once each calendar quarter, a member of the committee chosen by vote shall: (a) attend at least one meeting of the Board; and (b) report on the committee's activities and recommendations.