At its Friday, January 16, 2026, public meeting, the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners discussed is proposed rules and expressed appreciation for the thorough attention many of you gave to this process. It then passed a motion to proceed with rulemaking upon recieving approval from the Office of the Attorney General. The Board will present its rules to the Legislative Administrative Rules Committee at its March 12, 2026, meeting.
ND Administrative Rule 20-01-01 (General Administration)
ND Administrative Rule 20-01-02 (Definitions)
ND Administrative Rule 20-02 (Dentists)
ND Administrative Rule 20-03 (Assistants)
ND Administrative Rule 20-04 (Hygienists)
ND Administrative Rule 20-05 (Fees)
ND Administrative Rule 20-06 (Professional Health Program)
Full Notice of Proposed Changes
In closing, the Board again expresses its appreciation for your dedication to the dental practice—not only to those of you who daily provide safe and effective care to patients, but to all those invested in your work and the practice of dentistry. We also appreciate everyone’s professionalism in sharing input during this rulemaking process. We look forward to continuing, positive interactions where we find agreement and in respectful dialogue where we differ.
Sincerely,
David Schaibley
Executive Director - North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners
David@nddentalboard.org
PO Box 7246
Bismarck, ND 58507
Administrative rules implement, interpret, or describe procedures or practice requirements of the agency or board. Chapter 20 of the North Dakota Administrative Code contains rules promulgated by the North Dakota Board of Dentistry. Rules are adopted by state agencies and state boards who have specific rulemaking authority from the State Legislature.
Before a rule is published several procedures are required by law. The public must be notified of the Board's intent and is provided opportunity to comment. The rules must be reviewed by the Attorney General’s Office and the Legislative Council. The Administrative Rules Committee's charge under NDCC Ch. 54-35-02.6 is to review new rules adopted by an agency or entity such as the North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners and issue an opinion. If the Administrative Rules committee objects to all or any portion of a rule, the burden of persuasion is upon the Board for any further judicial review.
