West Virginia Code of State Rules Agency 5 - Dentistry, WV Board of
West Virginia Code of State Rules – Agency 5: West Virginia Board of Dentistry
Overview:
Agency 5 of the West Virginia Code of State Rules (CSR) contains the regulations adopted by the West Virginia Board of Dentistry. These rules govern the licensing, regulation, discipline, and practice standards for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants within the state.
The Board operates under the authority granted by West Virginia Code §30-4, which establishes the board's powers to regulate dental practice for the protection of public health and safety.
Key Topics Covered by Agency 5 Rules:
Licensing and Permits:
Requirements for initial licensure of dentists and dental hygienists.
Rules for temporary, volunteer, and teaching permits.
Dental anesthesia permits, including general anesthesia and conscious sedation (CSR §5-13, §5-14).
Continuing Education:
Minimum continuing education (CE) hours required for license renewal.
Acceptable CE courses, providers, and documentation (CSR §5-6).
Professional Conduct and Discipline:
Code of professional ethics.
Grounds for disciplinary action, including license suspension or revocation (CSR §5-4).
Procedures for filing complaints and administrative hearings.
Dental Assistants and Expanded Duties:
Training and certification for expanded duty dental assistants (EDDA).
Scope of practice and delegation rules (CSR §5-12).
Infection Control and Practice Standards:
Sterilization and infection control protocols (CSR §5-16).
Practice requirements for safety and patient care in dental offices.
Telehealth:
Regulation of tele-dentistry services (CSR §5-18), including standards of care, patient consent, and record-keeping.
Selected Chapters in Agency 5:
| CSR Section | Title |
|---|---|
| §5-1 | General Administrative Rules |
| §5-3 | Examinations and Licensure |
| §5-4 | Complaints and Disciplinary Action |
| §5-6 | Continuing Education Requirements |
| §5-12 | Expanded Duties for Dental Assistants |
| §5-13 | General Anesthesia and Deep Sedation |
| §5-16 | Infection Control Standards |
| §5-18 | Teledentistry Rules |
Legal Authority:
These rules are authorized under W. Va. Code §30-4, which governs the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and the administrative authority of the West Virginia Board of Dentistry.
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