Section 17-9299. DEFINITIONS

 

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning as ascribed:

 

Act – the Omnibus Health Regulation Amendment Act of 2014, effective March 26, 2014 (D.C. Law 20-0096; 61 DCR 3751 (April 11, 2014)).

 

Board – the Board of Dentistry.

 

Direct supervision- means that a licensed dentist is physically present and reviews the work of the holder of a teacher’s license in dental hygiene before a patient leaves.

 

Director – the Director of the Department of Health.

 

General supervision – means that a licensed dentist is physically present or available by telecommunications device to supervise the holder of a teacher’s license in dentistry.

 

Licensed Dentist – a person who is licensed by the Board as a Dentist.

 

authority

The District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14) (2012 Repl.)), Mayor's Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998, and the Omnibus Health Regulation Amendment Act of 2014, effective March 26, 2014 (D.C. Law 20-0096; 61 DCR 3751 (April 11, 2014)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 13701 (November 4, 2016).