(a) A dentist may advertise as a "specialist in" or "practice
limited to" a particular field of dentistry provided he or she is a specialist
as defined by the American Dental Association (ADA).
(b) Specialties recognized by the ADA are orthodontics and
dentofacial orthopedics; pediatric dentistry; periodontics; prosthodontics;
endodontics; oral and maxillofacial surgery; oral and maxillofacial radiology;
oral and maxillofacial pathology, or dental public health.
(1) The special area and appropriate certifying Board must
be approved by the ADA.
(2) The dentist must:
(A) have successfully completed an educational program accredited
by the Commission on Dental Accreditation two (2) or more years in length
as specified by the Council on Dental Education, or
(B) be a diplomate of an ADA recognized certifying Board.
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