Wyo. Code R. 034-0001-4
Dental Examiners, Board of
Chapter 4: Dental Practice
Effective Date: 04/07/2015 to 09/26/2017
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 034.0001.4.04072015
Section 1. Statement of Purpose. These Board Rules are adopted to implement the Board's authority to regulate the practice of dentistry in Wyoming.
Section 2. Practice of Dentistry.
(a) The dentist shall
(i) Be responsible for the quality of dentistry performed in his office, regardless of whether it is performed by him personally or by auxiliaries working under his supervision;
(ii) Be responsible for maintaining a high level of proficiency in the practice of dentistry and for keeping up with current educational standards of the profession;
(iii) Report gross and/or recurring improprieties to the proper board or agency; and
(iv) Notify the Board of any disease or condition that adversely affects his practice.
(b) The practice of dentistry occurs where the patient is located or receives services.
Section 3. Satellite Offices. A dentist shall designate his main office. All other offices shall be deemed satellite offices and shall abide by the same rules and regulations as the main office.
Section 4. Radiograph Use Permits.
(a) Radiograph Use Permit. Any dentist utilizing dental x-ray machines shall obtain for a radiograph use permit from the Board.
(b) Application Requirements. Applicant shall submit a completed application and fee.
(c) Inspection Process.
(i) Inspector shall submit a completed application.
(ii) All dental x-ray machines shall be inspected by a Board approved inspector every five (5) years. The dentist shall be responsible to contract directly with an approved inspector.
(iii) The inspector shall submit to the Board the pass/fail results of all equipment inspected. The Board shall issue a dated sticker for units have passed the safety inspection. The dentist shall provide the Board a copy of the work order showing satisfactory repair completed on any equipment failing inspection.