- (1) There is created the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board, consisting of six licensed dentists, two licensed dental hygienists, and one member of the general public.
- (2) The board shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section 58-1-201.
(3)
- (a) The duties and responsibilities of the board shall be in accordance with Sections 58-1-202 and 58-1-203.
(b) In addition, the board shall designate one of its members on a permanent or rotating basis to:
- (i) assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the unlawful or unprofessional conduct of a licensee; and
- (ii) advise the division with respect to the conduct of investigations of these complaints.
- (4) A board member who has, under Subsection (3), reviewed a complaint or advised in its investigation may be disqualified from participating with the board when the board serves as a presiding officer in an adjudicative proceeding concerning the complaint.
- (5) Board members may serve as examiners for licensing examinations established under Section 58-69-302 when requested by the examining body.
- (6) Board members serving as examiners shall be compensated in accordance with Subsection 58-1-201(4), but may not be compensated for per diem or allowable expenses if they are eligible to receive compensation from the examining body.
Amended by Chapter 10, 1997 General Session