Iowa Code § 153.12
Board defined
As used in this chapter, “board” means the dental board created under chapter 147.
Iowa Code Chapter 153 — Dentistry
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Iowa Code § 153.13
“Practice of dentistry” defined
For the purpose of this subtitle the following classes of persons shall be deemed to be engaged in the practice of dentistry: 1. Persons publicly professing to be dentists, dental surgeons, or skilled in the science of dentistry, or publicly professing to assume the duties incident to the practice of dentistry. 2. Pers…
Iowa Code § 153.14
Persons not included
Section 153.13 shall not be construed to include the following classes: 1. Students of dentistry who practice dentistry upon patients at clinics in connection with their regular course of instruction at an accredited dental college, students of dental hygiene who practice upon patients at clinics in connection with the…
Iowa Code § 153.15
Dental hygienists scope of term
1. A licensed dental hygienist may perform those services which are educational, therapeutic, and preventive in nature which attain or maintain optimal oral health as determined by the board. Services may include but are not necessarily limited to the following: a. Complete oral prophylaxis. b. Application of preventiv…
Iowa Code § 153.15A
Dental hygienists — license requirements, renewal
1. In addition to requirements adopted by rule by the board, in order to obtain a license as a dental hygienist, an applicant shall present evidence to the board of both of the following: a. That the applicant possesses a degree or certificate of graduation from a college, university, or institution of higher education…
Iowa Code § 153.16
Dental office where dentist is employed
Every person who owns, operates, or controls a dental office in which anyone other than that person is practicing dentistry shall display the name of the other person in a conspicuous manner at the public entrance to said office.
Iowa Code § 153.17
Unlawful practice
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to practice dentistry or dental surgery or dental hygiene in this state, other than: 1. Those who are now duly licensed dentists, under the laws of this state in force at the time of their licensure; and 2. Those who are now duly licensed…
Iowa Code § 153.18
Employment of unlicensed dentist
No person owning or conducting any place where dental work of any kind is done or contracted for, shall employ or permit any unlicensed dentist to practice dentistry in said place.
Iowa Code § 153.19
Temporary permit — fees
1. The board may, in its discretion, issue a temporary permit authorizing the permit holder to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in a specific location or locations and for a specified period of time if, in the opinion of the board, a need exists and the person possesses the qualifications prescribed by the board fo…
Iowa Code § 153.20
Drugs, medicine, and surgery
A dentist shall have the right to prescribe and administer drugs or medicine, perform such surgical operations, administer general or local anesthetics and use such appliances as may be necessary to the proper practice of dentistry.
Iowa Code § 153.21
License by credentials
The board may issue a license under this chapter without examination to an applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant meets all of the following requirements: 1. Holds a license from a similar dental board of another state, territory, or district of the United States under requirements equivalent or…
Iowa Code § 153.22
Resident license
A dentist or dental hygienist who is serving only as a resident, intern, or graduate student and who is not licensed to practice in this state is required to obtain from the board a temporary or special license to practice as a resident, intern, or graduate student. The license shall be designated “Resident License” an…
Iowa Code § 153.23
Retired volunteer license
1. Upon application and qualification, the board may issue a retired volunteer license to a dentist or dental hygienist who has held an active license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene within the past five years, and who has retired from the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene, to enable the retired dentist o…
Iowa Code § 153.24
Orthodontia-related services
1. A licensee under the purview of the board who provides treatment for the correction of malpositions of human teeth or the initial use of orthodontic appliances shall not begin orthodontic treatment on a new patient unless one of the following conditions is met: a. The licensee performs an initial in-person or telede…
Iowa Code § 153.31
Falsification in application for renewal
A license to practice either dentistry or dental hygiene, or registration as a dental assistant, shall be revoked or suspended in the manner and upon the grounds elsewhere provided in this chapter, and also when the certificate accompanying the application of such licensee or registrant for renewal of license or regist…
Iowa Code § 153.32
Unprofessional conduct
As to dentists and dental hygienists “unprofessional conduct” shall consist of any of the acts denominated as such elsewhere in this chapter, and also any other of the following acts: 1. Receiving any rebate, or other thing of value, directly or indirectly from any dental laboratory or dental technician. 2. Solicitatio…
Iowa Code § 153.33
Powers of board
1. Subject to the provisions of this chapter, any provision of this subtitle to the contrary notwithstanding, the board shall exercise the following powers: a. 1. To initiate investigations of and conduct hearings on all matters or complaints relating to the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting or…
Iowa Code § 153.33A
Dental hygiene committee
1. A three-member dental hygiene committee of the board is created, consisting of the two dental hygienist members of the board and one dentist member of the board. The dentist member of the committee must have supervised and worked in collaboration with a dental hygienist for a period of at least three years immediate…
Iowa Code § 153.34
Discipline
The board may issue an order to discipline a licensed dentist or dental hygienist, or registered dental assistant, for any of the grounds set forth in this chapter, chapter 272C, or Title IV. Notwithstanding section 272C.3, licensee or registrant discipline may include a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars…
Iowa Code § 153.35
Construction rule
This chapter shall be deemed to be passed in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the people of this state, and its provisions shall be liberally construed to carry out its object and purposes.
Iowa Code § 153.36
Exceptions to other statutes
1. Sections 147.44, 147.48, 147.49, 147.53, and 147.55 shall not apply to the practice of dentistry. 2. In addition to the provisions of section 272C.2, subsection 4, a person licensed by the board shall also be deemed to have complied with continuing education requirements of this state if, during periods that the per…
Iowa Code § 153.37
Dental college and dental hygiene program faculty permits
The board may issue a faculty permit entitling the holder to practice dentistry or dental hygiene within a college of dentistry or a dental hygiene program and affiliated teaching facilities as an adjunct to the faculty member’s teaching position, associated responsibilities, and functions. The dean of the college of d…
Iowa Code § 153.38
Dental assistants scope of practice
A dental assistant may perform those services of assistance to a licensed dentist as determined by the board by rule. A dental assistant with additional education and training, as provided by the board by rule, may perform expanded functions or participate in dental radiography. A dental assistant who has successfully…
Iowa Code § 153.39
Dental assistants — registration requirements, renewal, revocation, or suspension — exceptions
1. A person shall not practice on or after July 1, 2001, as a registered dental assistant unless the person has registered with the board and received a certificate of registration pursuant to this chapter. 2. Education requirements shall be determined by the board by rule, according to standards to be determined by th…