§ 5-31.1-4 - Powers and duties of the board of examiners in dentistry. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-31.1-4

   § 5-31.1-4  Powers and duties of the boardof examiners in dentistry. – The board of examiners in dentistry has the following duties and powers:

   (1) To adopt, amend, and rescind any rules and regulationswith the approval of the director of the department of health that it deemsnecessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;

   (2) To investigate all complaints and charges ofunprofessional conduct against any licensed dentist, dental hygienist, orlimited registrant and to hold hearings to determine whether those charges aresubstantiated or unsubstantiated;

   (3) To direct the director of the department of health tolicense qualified applicants for licensure;

   (4) To appoint one or more dentists or dental hygienists toact for the members of the board in investigating the conduct or competence ofany licensed dentist, dental hygienist or limited registrant;

   (5) To direct the director to revoke, suspend or impose otherdisciplinary action as to persons licensed or registered under this chapter;

   (6) To issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connectionwith any investigations, hearing or disciplinary proceedings held under theauthority of this chapter;

   (7) To take or cause depositions to be taken as needed in anyinvestigation, hearing or proceeding;

   (8) To summon and examine witnesses during any investigation,hearing or proceeding conducted by the board; and

   (9) To adopt and publish, with the prior approval of thedirector, rules of procedure and other regulations in accordance with theAdministrative Procedure Act, chapter 35 of title 42.