Section 08.32.160 - Grounds for discipline, suspension, or revocation of license The board may revoke or suspend the license of a dental hygienist, or may reprimand, censure, or discipline a licensee, if, after a hearing, the board finds that the licensee
(1) used or knowingly cooperated in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation to obtain a license, certificate, or endorsement;(2) engaged in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation in the course of providing or billing for professional services or engaging in professional activities;(3) advertised professional services in a false or misleading manner;(4) has been convicted of a felony or other crime that affects the licensee's ability to continue to practice competently and safely;(5) failed to comply with this chapter, with a regulation adopted under this chapter or under AS 08.36, or with an order of the board;(6) continued to practice after becoming unfit due to (A) professional incompetence;(B) addiction or dependence on alcohol or other drugs that impairs the licensee's ability to practice safely;(C) physical or mental disability;(7) engaged in lewd or immoral conduct in connection with the delivery of professional service to patients;(8) except as permitted under an advanced practice permit under AS 08.32.125, performed clinical procedures without being under the supervision of a licensed dentist;(9) did not conform to professional standards in delivering dental hygiene services to patients regardless of whether actual injury to the patient occurred;(10) permitted a dental assistant employed by an advanced practice dental hygienist or working under the supervision of a dental hygienist to perform a dental procedure in violation of AS 08.32.110 or AS 08.36.346;(11) falsified or destroyed a patient or facility record, or failed to maintain a patient or facility record for at least seven years after the date the record was created.Amended by SLA 2022, ch. 56,sec. 5, eff. 1/1/2023.Amended by SLA 2012, ch. 53,sec. 14, eff. 8/29/2012.