Tex. Occ. Code § 256.003

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 256.003 - Examination

(a) The board shall provide for the examination of an applicant for a dental license.

(b) The examination must consist of subjects and operations relating to dentistry, including:

(1) anatomy;

(2) physiology;

(3) anaesthesia;

(4) biochemistry;

(5) dental materials;

(6) diagnosis;

(7) treatment planning;

(8) ethics;

(9) jurisprudence;

(10) hygiene;

(11) pharmacology;

(12) operative dentistry;

(13) oral surgery;

(14) orthodontia;

(15) periodontia;

(16) prosthetic dentistry;

(17) pathology;

(18) microbiology; and

(19) any other subject regularly taught in reputable dental schools that the board may require.

(c) The board shall contract with one or more independent or regional testing services for any required clinical examination. If the board uses one or more regional testing services, the board may contract for or otherwise use licensed dentists to provide assistance to the regional testing service or services.

(d) The board shall have the written portion of the board's jurisprudence examination validated by an independent testing professional.

Tex. Occ. Code § 256.003

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1249, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2001

Amended By Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.079(b), eff. 9/1/2001.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.