S.D. Admin. R. 20:43:04:01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 57, November 12, 2024

Section 20:43:04:01 - Representation of or advertising specialty practice

A dentist may advertise or represent oneself as a specialist or use the terms specializes, specializing, or another variation of either term, for any specialty in which the dentist has completed a post-doctoral program that:

(1) Consists of at least two full-time years; and

(2) Is accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or is administered by a dental school accredited by an organization recognized by the United States Department of Education.

A dentist advertising or representing oneself as a specialist or using the term specializes, specializing, or another variation of either term, must avoid any implication that another dentist associated with the same practice or entity is a specialist, unless that dentist meets the requirements of this section.

Declaration to the public of a specialty practice or the inference of specialty status not authorized by section is engaging in false or misleading advertising.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:43:04:01

SL 1975, ch 16; 50 SDR 012, effective 8/8/2023

General Authority: SDCL 36-6A-14(20).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-6A-14(1)(22), 36-6A-28, 36-6A-29, 36-6A-59.1(13).