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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	02/16/2001
ACTION	Final/Adopted

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 adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on January 31, 2001

TRD-200100576

Jeffry R. Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Effective date: February 20, 2001

Proposal publication date: September 22, 2000

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

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