Section 582 - Authority of the BoardIn addition to any other provisions of law, the Board shall have the authority to:
(1) provide general information to applicants;(2) explain complaint and appeal procedures to applicants, licensees, registrants, and the public;(3) adopt rules pursuant to the Vermont Administrative Procedure Act:(A) as necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;(B) relating to qualifications of applicants, examinations, and granting and renewal of licenses and registrations;(C) relating to the granting or renewal of a license to those who do not meet active practice requirements;(D) setting standards for the continuing education of persons licensed or registered under this chapter;(E) establishing requirements for licensing dental hygienists with five years of regulated practice experience;(F) setting educational standards and standards of practice for the administration of anesthetics in the dental office;(G) for the administration of local anesthetics by dental hygienists, including minimum education requirements and procedures for administration of local anesthetics;(H) setting guidelines for general supervision of dental hygienists, to be known as "public-health hygienists," who may perform tasks in the settings set forth in section 624 of this chapter; and(I) prescribing minimum educational, training, experience, and supervision requirements and professional standards necessary for practice pursuant to this chapter as a dental assistant; and(4) undertake any other actions or procedures specified in, required by, or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this chapter.Added 2011, No. 116 (Adj. Sess.) , § 13; amended 2019 , No. 30, § 10.