Wyo. Code R. 034-0001-4
Dental Examiners, Board of
Chapter 4: Dental Practice
Effective Date: 12/09/2020 to 04/15/2021
Rule Type: Expired Emergency Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 034.0001.4.12092020
Emergency rules are in effect no longer than 120 days after filing with the Registrar of Rules.
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 or her office, regardless of whether it is performed by him or her personally or by auxiliaries working under his or her 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 or her practice.
(b) The practice of dentistry occurs where the patient is located or receives services.
Section 3. Satellite Offices. A dentist shall designate his or her 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. Inspections of dental x-ray machines are required as follows:
(a) Inspector shall submit a completed application.
(b) 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.
(c) 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.
(d) Waiver. Licensees may be granted a six (6) month waiver to the inspection requirement at the discretion of the Board.