Section 08.32.160. Grounds for discipline, suspension, or revocation of license.

The board may revoke or suspend the license of a dental hygienist, or may reprimand, censure, or discipline a licensee, if, after a hearing, the board finds that the licensee
        (1) used or knowingly cooperated in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation to obtain a license, certificate, or endorsement;
        (2) engaged in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation in the course of providing or billing for professional services or engaging in professional activities;
        (3) advertised professional services in a false or misleading manner;
        (4) has been convicted of a felony or other crime that affects the licensee's ability to continue to practice competently and safely;
        (5) failed to comply with this chapter, with a regulation adopted under this chapter or under AS 08.36, or with an order of the board;
        (6) continued to practice after becoming unfit due to
             (A) professional incompetence;
             (B) addiction or dependence on alcohol or other drugs that impairs the licensee's ability to practice safely;
             (C) physical or mental disability;
        (7) engaged in lewd or immoral conduct in connection with the delivery of professional service to patients;
        (8) performed clinical procedures without being under the supervision of a licensed dentist;
        (9) did not conform to professional standards in delivering dental hygiene services to patients regardless of whether actual injury to the patient occurred.

Authorities

8.32.165; 8.36.025

Notes

Implemented As

12 AAC 28.420
12 AAC 28.905
12 AAC 28.908
12 AAC 28.912
12 AAC 28.955

References

12 AAC 28.420
12 AAC 28.908
12 AAC 28.912
12 AAC 28.955
AS 8.32.165 .165">Sec. 08.32.165. Limits or conditions on license; discipline.
AS 8.36.025 .025">Sec. 08.36.025. Suspension of board members.

History

(Sec. 6 ch 78 SLA 1953; am Sec. 11 ch 49 SLA 1980; am Sec. 13 ch 100 SLA 1984; am Sec. 14 ch 53 SLA 2012)