DAR File No. 28829

Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing

R156-69

Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act Rules

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 28829
Filed: 06/22/2006, 09:45
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The Division has been evaluating the need for each profession's law/rule examination and has determined that the law/rule examination for applicants for licensure as a dentist or dental hygienist can be deleted with no negative impact on the profession.

Summary of the rule or change:

In Section R156-69-103, updated statute citation. In Sections R156-69-302b and R156-69-302c, deleted references to Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Law Examination.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 58-69-101 and Subsections 58-1-106(1)(a) and 58-1-202(1)(a)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The Division will incur minimal costs of approximately $100 to reprint the rule once the proposed amendments are made effective. Any costs incurred will be absorbed in the Division's current budget.

local governments:

The proposed amendments do not apply to local governments; therefore, no costs or savings are anticipated. Proposed amendments only apply to potential licensees as either a dentist or dental hygienist.

other persons:

The proposed amendments only apply to applicants for licensure as either a dentist or dental hygienist. Those applicants for licensure will see a savings of $75 in that they will no longer be required to take the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Law Examination. The Division estimates approximately 200 new dentists and dental hygienists are licensed on a yearly basis, thus resulting in an aggregate savings of $15,000. It should be noted however that any testing agency which the Division has contracted with to give the law/rule examination will see a decrease in the examination fees noted above.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The proposed amendments only apply to applicants for licensure as either a dentist or dental hygienist. Those applicants for licensure will see a savings of $75 in that they will no longer be required to take the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Law Examination. It should be noted however, that any testing agency which the Division has contracted with to give the law/rule examination will see a decrease in the examination fees noted above.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

The regulated industry of dentistry as a whole will experience a cost-savings as a result of this rule fling which eliminates the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Law Examination. No further impact to businesses is anticipated as a result of this filing. Francine A. Giani, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Daniel T. Jones at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6767, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at dantjones@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

08/14/2006

This rule may become effective on:

08/22/2006

Authorized by:

J. Craig Jackson, Director

RULE TEXT

R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing.

R156-69. Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act Rules.

R156-69-103. Authority - Purpose.

These rules are adopted by the division under the authority of Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) to enable the division to administer Title 58, Chapter 69.

R156-69-302b. Qualifications for Licensure - Examination Requirements - Dentist.

In accordance with Subsections 58-69-302(1)(f) and (g), the examination requirements for licensure as a dentist are established as the following:

(1) [the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Law Examination with a passing score of at least 75; and

(2)

(a) ]the WREB examination with a passing score as established by the WREB;[ or]

([b]2) the NERB examination with a passing score as established by the NERB;[ or]

([c]3) the SRTA examination with a passing score as established by the SRTA; or

([d]4) the CRDTS examination with a passing score as established by the CRDTS.

R156-69-302c. Qualifications for Licensure - Examination Requirements - Dental Hygienist.

In accordance with Subsections 58-69-302(3)(f) and (g), the examination requirements for licensure as a dental hygienist are established as the following:

(1) [the Utah Dentist and Dental Hygienist Law Examination with a passing score of at least 75; and

(2)

(a) ]the WREB examination with a passing score as established by the WREB;[ or]

([b]2) the NERB examination with a passing score as established by the NERB;[ or]

([c]3) the SRTA examination with a passing score as established by the SRTA; or

([d]4) the CRDTS examination with a passing score as established by the CRDTS.

KEY: licensing, dentists, dental hygienists

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [December 3, 2002]2006

Notice of Continuation: June 19, 2006

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-69-101; 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a)

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Daniel T. Jones at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6767, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at dantjones@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.