The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts an amendment to §108.8, concerning the records of the dentist, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 28, 2014, issue of the Texas Register (39 TexReg 2231).

The amendment to §108.8 clarifies the record retention requirements of dentists.

The Board received no written comments regarding this rule amendment.

The amendment of §108.8 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 rule.