§ 17-82-208 - Rules and regulations. - Arkansas Statutes

17-82-208. Rules and regulations.

(a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall have the power to promulgate rules and regulations in order to carry out the intent and purposes of this chapter.

(b) The board shall by rule or regulation prescribe specifically those acts, services, procedures, and practices which constitute the practice of dentistry.

(c) The board shall also by rule or regulation prescribe those acts, services, procedures, and practices which may be performed by dental hygienists and dental assistants at the direction and under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist and shall impose requirements and restrictions on the performance thereof by dental hygienists and dental assistants as it shall deem proper and necessary to protect and promote the public health and welfare of the citizens of this state.

(d) Rules and regulations promulgated by the board pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure prescribed in the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, 25-15-201 et seq., and these rules and regulations shall be filed and shall be subject to judicial review as provided in that act.