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TITLE 22	EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 5	STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
CHAPTER 108	PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
SUBCHAPTER E	BUSINESS PROMOTION
RULE §108.55	Announcement of Credentials in Non-Specialty Areas
ISSUE	09/22/2000
ACTION	Proposed

Preamble

Texas Admin Code Rule

A dentist may announce additional credentials in an area of dental practice not recognized as a specialty by the American Dental Association (ADA), or the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE), provided that:

(1)the organization granting the credentials is recognized as a bona fide specialty accrediting organization by the ADA and the SBDE;

(2)the organization granting the credentials grants certification or diplomate status based on:

(A)the dentist's successful completion of a formal, full-time advanced education program of at least twelve (12) months duration;

(B)the dentist's training and experience;

(C)successful completion of an oral and written examination based on psychometric principles.

(3)The following disclaimer appears in a reasonably clear and visible manner compared to the announcement of the status; "(Name of announced area of dental practice) is not recognized as a specialty area by the American Dental Association or the State Board of Dental Examiners."

(4)The announcement shall also state that the services are being provided by a general dentist.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State, on September 8, 2000

TRD-200006316

Jeffry R. Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Earliest possible date of adoption: October 22, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-6400

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