Alaska § 08.32.160 - Grounds for discipline, suspension, or revocation of license.
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§ 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) except as permitted under an advanced practice permit under AS 08.32.125 , 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;
(10) permitted a dental assistant employed by an advanced practice dental hygienist or working under the supervision of a dental hygienist to perform a dental procedure in violation of AS 08.32.110 or AS 08.36.346 ;
(11) falsified or destroyed a patient or facility record, or failed to maintain a patient or facility record for at least seven years after the date the record was created.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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