Notice of Proposed Rule

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Dentistry
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B5-7.0035: Temporary Certificate Requirements for Dentists Practicing in State and County Government Facilities
64B5-7.006: Non-Profit Corporation Permits
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect for Rule 64B5-7.0035 is to change the rule language to comply with new legislation regarding HIV Aids and domestic violence courses. The purpose and effect for Rule 64B5-7.006 is to change the rule language to comply with new legislation regarding HIV Aids and domestic violence courses.
SUMMARY: In 64B5-7.0035, the rule language is changed to comply with new legislation regarding HIV Aids and domestic violence courses. In Rule 64B5-7.006, the rule language is changed to comply with new legislation regarding HIV Aids and domestic violence courses.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 466.004(4) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.032, 466.017(4), 466.025 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B5-7.0035 Temporary Certificate Requirements for Dentists Practicing in State and County Government Facilities.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Prior to issuance of a temporary certificate, the unlicensed dentist shall submit proof of having successfully completed a Board approved course on human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome and proof of current CPR certification. The facility at which the unlicensed dentist intends to practice shall provide to the board office the name(s) and license number(s) of the licensed dentist(s) under whose supervision the certificate holder shall work.

(4) No change.

(5) A temporary certificate shall be renewed each biennium. At the time of renewal the certificate holder shall sign a statement that he or she has complied with all continuing education requirements of active licensees. Additionally, each certificate holder shall complete, no later than upon first renewal, a Board-approved course on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) pertinent to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. A temporary certificate shall be canceled by the Board upon the unlicensed dentist being terminated from employment by a state or county government facility or upon a finding by the Board that the temporary certificate holder has violated any provision of Section 466.027 or 466.028, F.S., or has failed the Florida dental licensure examination.

Specific Authority 466.004(4) FS. Law Implemented 456.032, 466.017(4), 466.025 FS. History–New 8-12-93, Formerly 61F5-7.0035, 59Q-7.0035, Amended 11-10-98, 3-25-99, 12-25-01, 1-12-04,                     .

 

64B5-7.006 Non-Profit Corporation Permits.

(1) Any non-profit corporation which is chartered for the purposes specified in Section 466.025(3), F.S., seeking a permit to employ a non-Florida licensed dentist who is a graduate of a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association shall file an application with the Board which contains the following information:

(a) through (e) No change.

(f) As to each non-Florida licensed dentist employed or sought to be employed:

1. through 4. No change.

5. Proof of having successfully completed Board approved courses on human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, a one hour course in domestic violence, and proof of current CPR certification.

(2) through (4) No change.

Specific Authority 466.004(4) FS. Law Implemented 466.025(3) FS. History–New 11-16-89, Formerly 21G-7.006, 61F5-7.006, 59Q-7.006, Amended 3-25-99, 6-12-00,            .


NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 15, 2006
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: October 13, 2006