Nevada § 631.312 - Dental therapists: Eligibility to apply for license
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 631.312 — Dental therapists: Eligibility to apply for license, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 631.312. Dental therapists: Eligibility to apply for license
1. Any person is eligible to apply for a license to practice dental therapy in this
State who: (a) Is of good moral character; (b) Is over 18 years of age; (c) Is a graduate of a program of dental therapy from an institution which is accredited
by a regional educational accrediting organization that is recognized by the United
States Department of Education. The program of dental therapy must: (1) Be accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental
Association or its successor specialty accrediting organization; and (2) Include a curriculum of not less than 2 years of academic instruction in dental
therapy or its academic equivalent; and (d) Is in possession of a current special endorsement of his or her license pursuant
to NRS 631.287 to practice public health dental hygiene. 2. To determine whether a person has good moral character, the Board may consider
whether his or her license to practice dental therapy or dental hygiene in another
state has been suspended or revoked or whether he or she is currently involved in
any disciplinary action concerning his or her license in that state.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 631.312
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 631.312 cover?
Section 631.312 ("Dental therapists: Eligibility to apply for license") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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