The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners adopts amended rule §104.1, relating to continuing education requirements. This rule is adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the March 9, 2018, issue of the Texas Register (43 TexReg 1370). Section (2)(C) of the proposed text incorrectly allowed for 12 hours of self-study, but the proposed rule approved by the Board provided for 8 hours of self-study. The Board is making this correction without re-proposing the rule because it believes it is a minor change that does not increase the overall amount of hours required.

Amended rule §104.1 changes the continuing education requirements of dentists and dental hygienists in light of the change to biennial license renewals. Most requirements have simply doubled, however 8 hours of self-study are allowed (previously 6) and the jurisprudence exam must be taken every 4 years (previously 3).

The Board received no comments.

Rule §104.1 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.