The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts amendment to §108.7, concerning minimum standard of care, general. The rule is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the June 13, 2014, issue of the Texas Register (39 TexReg 4592).

The amendment of §108.7 provides consistency within the rule language concerning the minimum standard of care.

The Board received no written comments regarding this rule amendment.

The amendment of §108.7 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.