- (a) After the investigation of an official complaint is complete, board staff will determine whether a violation of the Dental Practice Act has occurred. If the complaint is related to professional competency, a Dental Review Panel shall assist with the determination.
- (b) If the information and evidence gathered and the Dental Review Panel Report, if applicable, indicate that a violation of the Dental Practice Act has occurred, board staff shall initiate the appropriate action, including disciplinary action or a remedial plan, and obtain final approval of the board at a public board meeting.
- (c) If the information and evidence gathered and the Dental Review Panel Report, if applicable, is insufficient to support that a violation of the Act has occurred, board staff shall dismiss the complaint and advise the board of such dismissal at a public board meeting.
- (d) If a complaint is dismissed, a letter shall be sent to the complainant informing him of the dismissal and explaining the reason for the dismissal.
- (e) If the complaint is dismissed, a letter shall be sent to the licensee informing him of the dismissal. Board staff may also inform the licensee of any recommendations that may improve his practice.
Source Note:The provisions of this §107.103 adopted to be effective December 10, 2013, 38 TexReg 8832; amended to be effective March 23, 2015, 40 TexReg 1707.