R.I. Gen. Laws tit. 5, ch. 31.1 – Dentists and Dental Hygienists | Midpage

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Chapter 5-31.1

R.I. Gen. Laws tit. 5, ch. 31.1

Dentists and Dental Hygienists

5-31.1-1Definitions 5-31.1-2Board of examiners in dentistry — Members — Compensation — Funds 5-31.1-3Examining committees 5-31.1-4Powers and duties of the board of examiners in dentistry 5-31.1-5Power of the director 5-31.1-6License to practice — Qualifications of applicants — Fee — Reexamination 5-31.1-6.1Dental hygienists and dental assistants 5-31.1-7Recertification — Continuing dental education 5-31.1-8Refusal of licensure 5-31.1-9Immunity from suit 5-31.1-10Unprofessional conduct 5-31.1-11Complaints 5-31.1-12Specification of charges 5-31.1-13Time and notice of hearing 5-31.1-14Subpoenas — Contempt 5-31.1-15Report of hearing 5-31.1-16Decision of the board 5-31.1-17Sanctions 5-31.1-18Appeal from the decision of the director of the department of health 5-31.1-19Grounds for discipline without hearing 5-31.1-20Reports relating to professional conduct and capacity — Regulations — Confidentiality — Immunity 5-31.1-21Biennial registration 5-31.1-22Limited registrations 5-31.1-23Limited registration — Academic faculty — Fees 5-31.1-24Violations — Penalties 5-31.1-25Injunction of violations 5-31.1-26Severability 5-31.1-27Dental peer review 5-31.1-28Hospital disciplinary powers 5-31.1-29Privileges and immunities for peer review activities 5-31.1-30Licensure required — Dental assistants excepted 5-31.1-31Dental assistant — Definition — Practices allowed 5-31.1-32Disclosure of nonparticipation in dental insurance plans 5-31.1-33Employment of hygienists — Practices allowed 5-31.1-34Immunity from liability 5-31.1-35Penalty for violations generally — Evidence of unauthorized practice 5-31.1-36Liability of employers and accomplices 5-31.1-37Persons and practices exempt 5-31.1-38Advertising 5-31.1-39Public health hygienists 5-31.1-40Telemedicine in the practice of dentistry