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 02/16/2001
ACTION Final/Adopted
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 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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