A. The Board of Dentistry is authorized, after notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act, to issue an order imposing one or more of the following penalties whenever the Board finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that a dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, dental laboratory technician, or holder of a permit to operate a dental laboratory has committed any of the acts or occurrences set forth in Sections 328.29, 328.32, 328.33, 328.39 and 328.39a of this title:

1. 1. Refusal to issue a license or permit, or a renewal thereof, provided for in the State Dental Act; 2. Suspension of a license or permit issued by the Board for a maximum period of one (1) year; 3. Revocation of a license or permit issued by the Board; 4. Imposition of an administrative penalty not to exceed One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00); 5. Issuance of a censure; 6. Placement on probation for a period of time and under such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Board, provided that the maximum period of probation shall be two (2) years, except that, for an individual participating in a chemical dependency program, the maximum period of probation shall be four (4) years; or 7. Restriction of the services that can be provided by a dentist or dental hygienist, under such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Board. B. A dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, dental laboratory technician, or holder of a permit to operate a dental laboratory, against whom a penalty is imposed by an order of the Board pursuant to the provisions of this section, shall have the right to seek a judicial review of such order pursuant to Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act. Historical Data Laws 1996, HB 1880, c. 2, § 16, eff. November 1, 1996; Amended by Laws 2003, HB 1445, c. 172, § 8, emerg. eff. May 5, 2003 (superseded document available).