Texas Register
TITLE 22 EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 5STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
CHAPTER 108PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
SUBCHAPTER APROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
RULE §108.13Practice of Dentistry on Certain Children
ISSUE 12/06/2013
ACTION Final/Adopted
Preamble Texas Admin Code Rule
(a)The parent or guardian of a child younger than 18 years of age may be present in the treatment room during the child's dental treatment or procedure, unless the dentist determines in the dentist's professional judgment that the presence of the parent or guardian in the treatment room is likely to have an adverse effect on the treatment of the child.

(b)In this section, "parent or guardian" includes a person authorized by law to consent for the medical or dental treatment of a child younger than 18 years of age.

The new section is adopted under Texas Occupations Code §254.001(a). The Board interprets §254.001(a) to give the Board authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and ensure compliance with state law relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.

No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by the adoption.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 20, 2013

TRD-201305384

Julie Hildebrand

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Effective date: December 10, 2013

Proposal publication date: September 13, 2013

For further information, please call: (512) 475-0977

 

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