Nevada
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Updated: 5/1/2018
Summary Dentist
Renewal Deadline: June 30th Even years
Renewal Period: 2 Years
Required Hours: 40
State Mandated CE Courses: (biennially) 4 hours Infection control, CPR certification required, 30 hrs in clinical topics
Limits on Courses: 50% of self study
Other: 6 hrs for volunteer services
Summary RDH
Renewal Deadline: June 30th Odd years
Renewal Period: 2 Years
Required Hours: 20
State Mandated CE Courses: (biennially) 4 hours Infection control, CPR certification required, 24 hrs in clinical topics
Limits on Courses: 50% of self-study
Other: 6 hrs for volunteer services
Nevada Board of Dental Examiners
NAC-631.173-177
NAC 631.173 Continuing education: Required hours; types of courses and activities; approval of provider or instructor. (NRS 631.190, 631.342)
1. Each dentist licensed to practice in this State must annually complete at least 20 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education or biennially complete at least 40 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for the type of license held by the dentist. Hours of instruction may not be transferred or carried over from one licensing period to another.
2. Each dental hygienist licensed to practice in this State must annually complete at least 15 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education or biennially complete at least 30 hours of instruction in approved courses of continuing education, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for the type of license held by the dental hygienist. Hours of instruction may not be transferred or carried over from one licensing period to another.
3. In addition to the hours of instruction prescribed in subsections 1 and 2, each dentist and dental hygienist must maintain current certification in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation or another medically acceptable means of maintaining basic bodily functions which support life. Any course taken pursuant to this subsection must be taught by a certified instructor.
4. Any provider of or instructor for a course in continuing education relating to the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene which meets the requirements of this section must be approved by the Board, unless the course is for training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation or is approved by:
(a) The American Dental Association or the societies which are a part of it;
(b) The American Dental Hygienists’ Association or the societies which are a part of it;
(c) The Academy of General Dentistry;
(d) Any nationally recognized association of dental or medical specialists;
(e) Any university, college or community college, whether located in or out of Nevada; or
(f) Any hospital accredited by The Joint Commission.
5. To be approved as a provider of a course in continuing education, the instructor of the course must complete a form provided by the Board and submit it to the Board for review by a committee appointed by the Board not later than 45 days before the beginning date of the course. Upon receipt of the form, the committee shall, within 10 days after receiving the form, approve or disapprove the application and inform the applicant of its decision.
6. Study by group may be approved for continuing education if the organizer of the group complies with the requirements of subsection 5 and furnishes the Board with a complete list of all members of the group, a synopsis of the subject to be studied, the time, place and duration of the meetings of the group, and the method by which attendance is recorded and authenticated.
7. Credit may be allowed for attendance at a meeting or a convention of a dental and dental hygiene society.
8. Credit may be allowed for courses completed via home study, on-line study, self-study or journal study which are taught through correspondence, webinar, compact disc or digital video disc.
9. Credit may be allowed for dental and dental hygiene services provided on a voluntary basis to nonprofit agencies and organizations approved by the Board.
(Added to NAC by Bd. of Dental Exam’rs, eff. 9-16-85; A 12-15-87; 9-6-96; R231-03, 5-25-2004; R063-05, 12-29-2005; R159-08, 4-23-2009; R020-14, 6-23-2014)
NAC 631.175 Continuing education: Approved subjects; minimum requirements for clinical subjects; maximum credit for certain types of courses and activities. (NRS 631.190, 631.342)
1. Approved subjects for continuing education in dentistry and dental hygiene are:
(a) Clinical subjects, including, without limitation:
(1) Dental and medical health;
(2) Preventive services;
(3) Dental diagnosis and treatment planning; and
(4) Dental clinical procedures, including corrective and restorative oral health procedures and basic dental sciences, dental research and new concepts in dentistry; and
(b) Nonclinical subjects, including, without limitation:
(1) Dental practice organization and management;
(2) Patient management skills;
(3) Methods of health care delivery; and
(4) Teaching methodology.
2. In completing the hours of continuing education required pursuant to NAC 631.173, a dentist must annually complete at least 15 hours in clinical subjects approved pursuant to subsection 1 or biennially complete at least 30 hours in clinical subjects approved pursuant to subsection 1, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for the type of license held by the dentist.
3. In completing the hours of continuing education required pursuant to NAC 631.173, a dental hygienist must annually complete at least 12 hours in clinical subjects approved pursuant to subsection 1 or biennially complete at least 24 hours in clinical subjects approved pursuant to subsection 1, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for the type of license held by the dental hygienist.
4. In completing the hours of continuing education required pursuant to NAC 631.173, a dentist or dental hygienist must annually complete at least 2 hours in the clinical subject of infection control in accordance with the provisions of the guidelines adopted by reference in NAC 631.178 or biennially complete at least 4 hours in the clinical subject of infection control in accordance with the provisions of the guidelines adopted by reference in NAC 631.178, as applicable, based on the renewal period set forth in NRS 631.330 for the type of license held by the dentist or dental hygienist.
5. The Board will credit, as a maximum in any one year of an annual or biennial licensing period, the following number of hours of instruction for the following types of courses or activities:
(a) For approved study by a group, 3 hours.
(b) For attendance at a meeting or convention of a dental or dental hygiene society, 1 hour for each meeting, but not more than 3 hours, exclusive of hours of continuing education offered in conjunction with the meeting.
(c) For courses completed via home study, on-line study, self-study or journal study through correspondence, webinar, compact disc or digital video disc, not more than 50 percent of the number of hours of continuing education required by subsection 1 or 2 of NAC 631.173, as applicable.
(d) For all other courses conducted by an approved instructor, the number of hours completed by the dentist or dental hygienist.
(e) For approved dental or dental hygiene services provided in approved nonprofit settings, 6 hours, except that not more than 3 hours will be allowed for any day of volunteer services provided.
(Added to NAC by Bd. of Dental Exam’rs, eff. 9-16-85; A 12-15-87; 4-3-89; 9-6-96; R231-03, 5-25-2004; R063-05, 12-29-2005; R149-06, 9-18-2006; R159-08, 4-23-2009; R201-09, 8-13-2010; R020-14, 6-23-2014)
NAC 631.177 Continuing education: Renewal or reinstatement of license; records; unprofessional conduct; audits. (NRS 631.190, 631.330, 631.335, 631.342)
1. When requesting a renewal or reinstatement of his or her license, each:
(a) Dentist shall submit a signed, written statement in substantially the following language for each year since his or her last renewal:
I, ................, hereby certify to the Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada that I have obtained at least 20 approved hours of instruction in continuing education during the period July 1, ......, through and including June 30, ...... I also certify to the Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada that I am currently certified in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation or another medically acceptable means of maintaining basic bodily functions which support life.
Dated this ........ (day) of ......... (month) of ......... (year)
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Signature of Dentist
(b) Dental hygienist shall submit a signed, written statement in substantially the following language for each year since his or her last renewal:
I, ................, hereby certify to the Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada that I have obtained at least 15 approved hours of instruction in continuing education during the period July 1, ......, through and including June 30, ...... I also certify to the Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada that I am currently certified in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation or another medically acceptable means of maintaining basic bodily functions which support life.
Dated this ........ (day) of ......... (month) of ......... (year)
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Signature of Dental Hygienist
(c) Dentist or dental hygienist shall submit proof of his or her current certification in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other medically acceptable means of maintaining basic bodily functions which support life.
2. Legible copies of all receipts, records of attendance, certificates and other evidence of attendance by a dentist or dental hygienist at an approved course in continuing education must be retained by the dentist or dental hygienist and made available to the Board for inspection or copying for 3 years after attendance at the course is submitted to meet the continuing education requirements of the Board. Proof of attendance and completion of the required credit hours of instruction must be complete enough to enable the Board to verify the attendance and completion of the course by the dentist or dental hygienist and must include at least the following information:
(a) The name and location of the course;
(b) The date of attendance;
(c) The name, address and telephone number of its instructor;
(d) A synopsis of its contents; and
(e) For courses designed for home study, the number assigned to the provider by the Board at the time the course was approved and the name, address and telephone number of the producer or author of the course.
3. The third or subsequent failure of a dentist and dental hygienist to obtain or file proof of completion of the credit hours of instruction required by this section and NAC 631.173 and 631.175 is unprofessional conduct.
4. The Board will conduct random audits of dentists or dental hygienists to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section and NAC 631.173 and 631.175.
(Added to NAC by Bd. of Dental Exam’rs, eff. 9-16-85; A 12-15-87; 4-3-89; 9-6-96; R231-03, 5-25-2004; R159-08, 4-23-2009)