Utah § 58-69-306 - Exemptions from licensure.

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§ 58-69-306. Exemptions from licensure.

Effective 5/12/2015
58-69-306.  Exemptions from licensure.
     In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 58-1-307:
(1) an individual performing mechanical work on inert matter in a laboratory pursuant to a written prescription from a licensed dentist may engage in acts and practices included in the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene without being licensed under this chapter;
(2) an individual licensed in good standing as a dentist in another state, with no licensing action pending and no less than two years of professional experience, may engage in the practice of dentistry without being licensed under this chapter if:
(a) the services are rendered as a public service and for a noncommercial purpose;
(b) no fee or other consideration of value is charged, received, expected, or contemplated for the services rendered beyond an amount necessary to cover the proportionate cost of malpractice insurance; and
(c) the individual does not otherwise engage in unlawful or unprofessional conduct; and
(3) an individual who is appointed to a faculty position at an accredited dental school may practice dentistry within the scope of the individual's employment at the accredited dental school or at a hospital or clinic affiliated with the accredited dental school if the individual:
(a) holds a license to practice dentistry in another jurisdiction;
(b) is permitted to the work in the United States under federal immigration law; and
(c)
(i)
(A) successfully completes Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination; and
(B) holds a degree in a dental specialty area, as defined by the division by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act;
(ii)
(A) holds a certificate, master's degree, or doctorate degree from an accredited higher education or dental education institution in an area that supports dental education; and
(B) practices only under the supervision of an individual licensed as a dentist under this chapter; or
(iii)
(A) has established expertise in an area of dentistry that is recognized by a United States higher education or dental education institution or by a national professional board or association; and
(B) practices only under the supervision of an individual licensed as a dentist under this chapter.


Amended by Chapter 320, 2015 General Session

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