TITLE 22. EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 5. STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
CHAPTER 104. CONTINUING EDUCATION
22 TAC §104.2The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts this amendment to 22 TAC §104.2, concerning continuing education providers. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 28, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 2152) and will not be republished. The Board conducted a review of the continuing education providers in accordance with this rule, and voted to review the provider Dental Risk Solutions, LLC. The Board sent a notice to the mailing address of record for Dental Risk Solutions, LLC, informing it that the Board will consider whether to remove or reclassify it as a provider during its next scheduled meetings on February 20-21, 2025. The notice was returned to the Board as "Unable to Forward." The Board voted to remove Dental Risk Solutions, LLC as a continuing education provider at the February 2025 meeting.
No comments were received regarding adoption of this rule.
This rule is adopted under Texas Occupations Code §254.001(a), which gives the Board authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and ensure compliance with state laws relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 2, 2025.
TRD-202501513
Lauren Studdard
General Counsel
State Board of Dental Examiners
Effective date: May 22, 2025
Proposal publication date: March 28, 2025
For further information, please call: (737) 363-2333
CHAPTER 107. DENTAL BOARD PROCEDURES
SUBCHAPTER
E.
The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts this amendment to 22 TAC §107.400, concerning collection and reporting of enforcement and licensing data. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 28, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 2153) and will not be republished. The adopted amendment requires a yearly report to the Board instead of a quarterly report because a yearly report will provide a better snapshot of the data. The adopted amendment updates the rule to reflect that the Board no longer issues administrative citations, but rather administrative penalties. The adopted amendment also corrects a punctuation error.
No comments were received regarding adoption of this rule.
This rule is adopted under Texas Occupations Code §254.001(a), which gives the Board authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and ensure compliance with state laws relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 2, 2025.
TRD-202501509
Lauren Studdard
General Counsel
State Board of Dental Examiners
Effective date: May 22, 2025
Proposal publication date: March 28, 2025
For further information, please call: (737) 363-2333
CHAPTER 108. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
SUBCHAPTER
A.
The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts this amendment to 22 TAC §108.8, concerning the records of a dentist. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 28, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 2155) and will not be republished. The adopted amendment removes the language that the use of radiographs should be in accordance with ADA guidelines, and instead requires dentists to use radiographs in accordance with the minimum standard of care.
No comments were received regarding adoption of this rule.
This rule is adopted under Texas Occupations Code §254.001(a), which gives the Board authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and ensure compliance with state laws relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 2, 2025.
TRD-202501510
Lauren Studdard
General Counsel
State Board of Dental Examiners
Effective date: May 22, 2025
Proposal publication date: March 28, 2025
For further information, please call: (737) 363-2333
SUBCHAPTER
E.
The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts this amendment to 22 TAC §108.52, concerning names and responsibilities. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 28, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 2157) and will not be republished. The adopted amendment specifies that dental specialties are approved by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards. The proposed amendment also includes grammar changes.
No comments were received regarding adoption of this rule.
This rule is adopted under Texas Occupations Code §254.001(a), which gives the Board authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and ensure compliance with state laws relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on May 2, 2025.
TRD-202501511
Lauren Studdard
General Counsel
State Board of Dental Examiners
Effective date: May 22, 2025
Proposal publication date: March 28, 2025
For further information, please call: (737) 363-2333