Texas Register
TITLE 22 EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 5STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
CHAPTER 108PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
SUBCHAPTER EBUSINESS PROMOTION
RULE §108.57Specialist Announcement of Credentials in Non-Specialty Areas
ISSUE 09/22/2000
ACTION Proposed
Preamble Texas Admin Code Rule
A specialist may announce additional credentials in an area not recognized as a specialty by the ADA or SBDE, provided that:

  (1)the organization granting the credential grants certification or diplomat 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.

  (2)The announcement must include the following language "(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."

  (3)Specialists shall not announce their credentials in a manner that implies specialization in a non-specialty interest area.

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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