Section 216-RICR-40-05-2.4 - Dentists/Licensing Requirements2.4.1 License RequirementsNo person shall perform any act which constitutes the practice of dentistry in Rhode Island unless such person is duly licensed in accordance with the regulatory and statutory provisions of the Act as a dentist, dental hygienist, a public health dental hygienist, or a DAANCE-certified maxillofacial surgery assistant. Furthermore, dental hygienists, public health dental hygienists, or a DAANCE-certified maxillofacial surgery assistant, dental assistants and DANB-certified assistants shall perform only those auxiliary dental services, procedures and duties, and under the specified type of supervision, as set forth in § 2.10.2 of this Part. Exempt from these requirements are those persons listed in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-37
2.4.2Pain AssessmentAll health care providers licensed in Rhode Island to provide health care services and all health care facilities licensed under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-17 shall assess patient pain in accordance with the requirements of the rules and regulations for Pain Management, Opioid Use and the Registration of Distributors of Controlled Substances in Rhode Island (Part 20-20-4 of this Title) promulgated by the Department.
2.4.3LatexAny dentist, dental hygienist, a public health dental hygienist, dental assistant, or a DAANCE-certified maxillofacial surgery assistant who utilizes latex gloves shall do so in accordance with the provisions of the rules and regulations pertaining to the Use of Latex Gloves by Health Care Workers, in Licensed Health Care Facilities, and by Other Persons, Firms, or Corporations Licensed or Registered by the Department (Part 20-15-3 of this Title) promulgated by the Department.
2.4.4Scheduled Controlled SubstancesAll actions related to the ordering, prescribing, dispensing, administration, inventory and storage or administration of controlled substances shall be in conformity with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 21-28, "Controlled Substances Act" and 21 C.F.R. §§ 1300 - 1316 incorporated in § 2.2(E) of this Part.
2.4.5Volunteer Dental/Dental Hygiene PermitA. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Act or this Part, the Board may issue a volunteer dental/dental hygiene permit that allows an out-of-state dentist/dental hygienist to provide dental or dental hygiene services in Rhode Island without obtaining a Rhode Island license. 1. Services provided pursuant to a volunteer dental/dental hygiene permit shall be limited to: a. A free clinic or similar charitable medical/dental event providing free health care services; or b. The Special Olympics or similar athletic event attracting a large number of out-of- state participants; or c. Participation in A Mission of Mercy program.2. Application: An applicant for a volunteer dental/ dental hygiene permit shall submit the following information to the Board at least sixty (60) days prior to the event: a. A copy of the application form to the Board and a letter of good standing from the state where the applicant is currently licensed: and b. A letter, signed by an authorized representative of the sponsoring agency, which specifies the date(s) and location(s) of the event, and the type(s) of volunteer dental or dental hygiene services that will be provided; and c. A statement, signed by both the applicant and an authorized representative of the sponsoring agency, which specifies that it has been agreed between the parties that no compensation shall be paid for any dentistry or dental hygiene services rendered in Rhode Island while in possession of a volunteer dental permit.2.4.6 Qualifications for Licensure for DentistsA. An applicant seeking licensure to practice dentistry in the state of Rhode Island shall: 1. Be of good moral character;2. Be eighteen (18) years of age or over;3. Be a graduate of a school of dentistry accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or its designated agency and approved by the Board;4. Have passed to the satisfaction of the Board the required examinations in accordance with § 2.5 of this Part or met the requirements for endorsement stipulated in § 2.5(A)(1)(c) ((3)) of this Part; and5. Be in good standing in each state in which he/she holds a license, which shall include a Board query to the National Practitioners Databank.2.4.7Application for License and FeeA. Application for license shall be made on forms provided by the Board, which shall be completed and submitted to the Board thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled date of the Board meeting. Such application shall be accompanied by the following documents (non-returnable): 1. A copy of the applicant's state driver's license, a state-issued identification card or such other identification papers acceptable to the Director that include birthdate and a picture;2. Supporting official transcript of grades and/or verification of graduation signed by the dean or registrar of the dental school;3. National board results in accordance with § 2.5(A)(1)(b) of this Part submitted either with application or submitted by the National Dental Examination Commission to the Board;4. The results of the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) examination or other dental examination organizations (as required in § 2.5(A) of this Part) submitted directly to the Board by the Commission on Dental Competency Assessment, or by the board of the other dental examination organizations;5. Verification that the licensee is in good standing in state(s) where licensed [if licensed in another state(s)];6. The application fee (non-refundable) as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (part 10-05-2 of this Title) in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-6.216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-05-2.4
Amended effective 4/4/2019