New rule changes promulgated by the NDBDE affect all practitioners. Requirements of Administrative Rules have been amended for hygienists, dentists and dental assitants. One example of an addition to RDH and RDA duties includes language authorizing a dental hygienist or a registered dental assistant with the required training to apply for a permit to administer nitrous oxide inhalation therapy. To see these amendments and more click on the links below.
Chapter 20-01-01 ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
Chapter 20-02-01 DENTISTS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 20-03-01 DENTAL ASSISTANTS - DUTIES
Chapter 20-04-01 DENTAL HYGIENISTS - DUTIES
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.
