A dentist may announce additional credentials in an area of dental practice not recognized as a specialty by the American Dental Association (ADA), or the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE), provided that:

1. (1) the organization granting the credentials is recognized as a bona fide specialty accrediting organization by the ADA and the SBDE;

2. (2) the organization granting the credentials grants certification or diplomate status based on:

   1. (A) the dentist's successful completion of a formal, full-time advanced education program of at least twelve (12) months duration;
   2. (B) the dentist's training and experience;
   3. (C) successful completion of an oral and written examination based on psychometric principles.
3. (3) The following disclaimer appears in a reasonably clear and visible manner compared to the announcement of the status; "(Name of announced area of dental practice) is not recognized as a specialty area by the American Dental Association or the State Board of Dental Examiners."
4. (4) The announcement shall also state that the services are being provided by a general dentist.

Source Note:The provisions of this §108.55 adopted to be effective February 20, 2001, 26 TexReg 1494.