(225 ILCS 25/4) (Text of Section from P.A. 103-605) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026) Sec. 4. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Address of record" means the designated address recorded by the Department in the applicant's or licensee's application file or license file as maintained by the Department's licensure maintenance unit. It is the duty of the applicant or licensee to inform the Department of any change of address and those changes must be made either through the Department's website or by contacting the Department. "Department" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. "Secretary" means the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation. "Board" means the Board of Dentistry. "Dentist" means a person who has received a general license pursuant to paragraph (a) of Section 11 of this Act and who may perform any intraoral and extraoral procedure required in the practice of dentistry and to whom is reserved the responsibilities specified in Section 17. "Dental hygienist" means a person who holds a license under this Act to perform dental services as authorized by Section 18. "Dental assistant" means an appropriately trained person who, under the supervision of a dentist, provides dental services as authorized by Section 17. "Expanded function dental assistant" means a dental assistant who has completed the training required by Section 17.1 of this Act. "Dental laboratory" means a person, firm, or corporation which: (i) engages in making, providing, repairing, or |
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"Supervision" means supervision of a dental hygienist or a dental assistant requiring that a dentist authorize the procedure, remain in the dental facility while the procedure is performed, and approve the work performed by the dental hygienist or dental assistant before dismissal of the patient, but does not mean that the dentist must be present at all times in the treatment room.
"General supervision" means supervision of a dental hygienist requiring that the patient be a patient of record, that the dentist examine the patient in accordance with Section 18 prior to treatment by the dental hygienist, and that the dentist authorize the procedures which are being carried out by a notation in the patient's record, but not requiring that a dentist be present when the authorized procedures are being performed. The issuance of a prescription to a dental laboratory by a dentist does not constitute general supervision.
"Public member" means a person who is not a health professional. For purposes of board membership, any person with a significant financial interest in a health service or profession is not a public member.
"Dentistry" means the healing art which is concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures, as further specified in Section 17.
"Branches of dentistry" means the various specialties of dentistry which, for purposes of this Act, shall be limited to the following: endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral and maxillofacial radiology, and dental anesthesiology.
"Specialist" means a dentist who has received a specialty license pursuant to Section 11(b).
"Dental technician" means a person who owns, operates, or is employed by a dental laboratory and engages in making, providing, repairing, or altering dental prosthetic appliances and other artificial materials and devices which are returned to a dentist for insertion into the human oral cavity or which come in contact with its adjacent structures and tissues.
"Impaired dentist" or "impaired dental hygienist" means a dentist or dental hygienist who is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety because of a physical or mental disability as evidenced by a written determination or written consent based on clinical evidence, including deterioration through the aging process, loss of motor skills, abuse of drugs or alcohol, or a psychiatric disorder, of sufficient degree to diminish the person's ability to deliver competent patient care.
"Nurse" means a registered professional nurse, a certified registered nurse anesthetist licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse, or a licensed practical nurse licensed under the Nurse Practice Act.
"Patient of record" means a patient for whom the patient's most recent dentist has obtained a relevant medical and dental history and on whom the dentist has performed an examination and evaluated the condition to be treated.
"Dental responder" means a dentist or dental hygienist who is appropriately certified in disaster preparedness, immunizations, and dental humanitarian medical response consistent with the Society of Disaster Medicine and Public Health and training certified by the National Incident Management System or the National Disaster Life Support Foundation.
"Mobile dental van or portable dental unit" means any self-contained or portable dental unit in which dentistry is practiced that can be moved, towed, or transported from one location to another in order to establish a location where dental services can be provided.
"Public health dental hygienist" means a hygienist who holds a valid license to practice in the State, has 2 years of full-time clinical experience or an equivalent of 4,000 hours of clinical experience, and has completed at least 42 clock hours of additional structured courses in dental education in advanced areas specific to public health dentistry.
"Public health setting" means a federally qualified health center; a federal, State, or local public health facility; Head Start; a special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) facility; a certified school-based health center or school-based oral health program; a prison; or a long-term care facility.
"Public health supervision" means the supervision of a public health dental hygienist by a licensed dentist who has a written public health supervision agreement with that public health dental hygienist while working in an approved facility or program that allows the public health dental hygienist to treat patients, without a dentist first examining the patient and being present in the facility during treatment, (1) who are eligible for Medicaid or (2) who are uninsured or whose household income is not greater than 300% of the federal poverty level.
"Teledentistry" means the use of telehealth systems and methodologies in dentistry and includes patient care and education delivery using synchronous and asynchronous communications under a dentist's authority as provided under this Act.
(Source: P.A. 102-93, eff. 1-1-22; 102-588, eff. 8-20-21; 102-936, eff. 1-1-23; 103-425, eff. 1-1-24; 103-431, eff. 1-1-24; 103-605, eff. 7-1-24.)
(Text of Section from P.A. 103-628)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026)
Sec. 4. Definitions. As used in this Act:
"Address of record" means the designated address recorded by the Department in the applicant's or licensee's application file or license file as maintained by the Department's licensure maintenance unit. It is the duty of the applicant or licensee to inform the Department of any change of address and those changes must be made either through the Department's website or by contacting the Department.
"Department" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
"Secretary" means the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation.
"Board" means the Board of Dentistry.
"Dentist" means a person who has received a general license pursuant to paragraph (a) of Section 11 of this Act and who may perform any intraoral and extraoral procedure required in the practice of dentistry and to whom is reserved the responsibilities specified in Section 17.
"Dental hygienist" means a person who holds a license under this Act to perform dental services as authorized by Section 18.
"Dental assistant" means an appropriately trained person who, under the supervision of a dentist, provides dental services as authorized by Section 17.
"Expanded function dental assistant" means a dental assistant who has completed the training required by Section 17.1 of this Act.
"Dental laboratory" means a person, firm, or corporation which:
(i) engages in making, providing, repairing, or
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(ii) utilizes or employs a dental technician to
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(iii) performs such functions only for a dentist or
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"Supervision" means supervision of a dental hygienist or a dental assistant requiring that a dentist authorize the procedure, remain in the dental facility while the procedure is performed, and approve the work performed by the dental hygienist or dental assistant before dismissal of the patient, but does not mean that the dentist must be present at all times in the treatment room.
"General supervision" means supervision of a dental hygienist requiring that the patient be a patient of record, that the dentist examine the patient in accordance with Section 18 prior to treatment by the dental hygienist, and that the dentist authorize the procedures which are being carried out by a notation in the patient's record, but not requiring that a dentist be present when the authorized procedures are being performed. The issuance of a prescription to a dental laboratory by a dentist does not constitute general supervision.
"Public member" means a person who is not a health professional. For purposes of board membership, any person with a significant financial interest in a health service or profession is not a public member.
"Dentistry" means the healing art which is concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures, as further specified in Section 17.
"Branches of dentistry" means the various specialties of dentistry which, for purposes of this Act, shall be limited to the following: endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral and maxillofacial radiology, and dental anesthesiology.
"Specialist" means a dentist who has received a specialty license pursuant to Section 11(b).
"Dental technician" means a person who owns, operates, or is employed by a dental laboratory and engages in making, providing, repairing, or altering dental prosthetic appliances and other artificial materials and devices which are returned to a dentist for insertion into the human oral cavity or which come in contact with its adjacent structures and tissues.
"Impaired dentist" or "impaired dental hygienist" means a dentist or dental hygienist who is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety because of a physical or mental disability as evidenced by a written determination or written consent based on clinical evidence, including deterioration through the aging process, loss of motor skills, abuse of drugs or alcohol, or a psychiatric disorder, of sufficient degree to diminish the person's ability to deliver competent patient care.
"Nurse" means a registered professional nurse, a certified registered nurse anesthetist licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse, or a licensed practical nurse licensed under the Nurse Practice Act.
"Patient of record" means a patient for whom the patient's most recent dentist has obtained a relevant medical and dental history and on whom the dentist has performed an examination and evaluated the condition to be treated.
"Dental responder" means a dentist or dental hygienist who is appropriately certified in disaster preparedness, immunizations, and dental humanitarian medical response consistent with the Society of Disaster Medicine and Public Health and training certified by the National Incident Management System or the National Disaster Life Support Foundation.
"Mobile dental van or portable dental unit" means any self-contained or portable dental unit in which dentistry is practiced that can be moved, towed, or transported from one location to another in order to establish a location where dental services can be provided.
"Public health dental hygienist" means a hygienist who holds a valid license to practice in the State, has 2 years of full-time clinical experience or an equivalent of 4,000 hours of clinical experience, and has completed at least 42 clock hours of additional structured courses in dental education in advanced areas specific to public health dentistry.
"Public health setting" means a federally qualified health center; a federal, State, or local public health facility; Head Start; a special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) facility; a certified school-based health center or school-based oral health program; a prison; or a long-term care facility.
"Public health supervision" means the supervision of a public health dental hygienist by a licensed dentist who has a written public health supervision agreement with that public health dental hygienist while working in an approved facility or program that allows the public health dental hygienist to treat patients, without a dentist first examining the patient and being present in the facility during treatment, (1) who are eligible for Medicaid or (2) who are uninsured or whose household income is not greater than 300% of the federal poverty level.
"Teledentistry" means the use of telehealth systems and methodologies in dentistry and includes patient care and education delivery using synchronous and asynchronous communications under a dentist's authority as provided under this Act.
"Moderate sedation" means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which: (1) patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation; (2) no interventions are required to maintain a patient's airway and spontaneous ventilation is adequate; and (3) cardiovascular function is usually maintained.
"Deep sedation" means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which: (1) patients cannot be easily aroused, but respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation; (2) the ability to independently maintain ventilatory function may be impaired; (3) patients may require assistance in maintaining airways and spontaneous ventilation may be inadequate; and (4) cardiovascular function is usually maintained.
"General anesthesia" means a drug-induced loss of consciousness during which: (1) patients are not arousable, even by painful stimulation; (2) the ability to independently maintain ventilatory function is often impaired; (3) patients often require assistance in maintaining airways and positive pressure ventilation may be required because of depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug-induced depression of neuromuscular function; and (4) cardiovascular function may be impaired.
"Venipuncture" means the puncture of a vein as part of a medical procedure, typically to withdraw a blood sample or for an intravenous catheter for the administration of medication or fluids.
"Enteral route of administration" means administration of a drug that is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract or through oral, rectal, or sublingual mucosa.
"Parenteral route of administration" means administration of a drug by which the drug bypasses the gastrointestinal tract through intramuscular, intravenous, intranasal, submucosal, subcutaneous, or intraosseous methods.
(Source: P.A. 102-93, eff. 1-1-22; 102-588, eff. 8-20-21; 102-936, eff. 1-1-23; 103-425, eff. 1-1-24; 103-431, eff. 1-1-24; 103-628, eff. 7-1-24.)
(Text of Section from P.A. 103-902)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026)
Sec. 4. Definitions. As used in this Act:
"Address of record" means the designated address recorded by the Department in the applicant's or licensee's application file or license file as maintained by the Department's licensure maintenance unit. It is the duty of the applicant or licensee to inform the Department of any change of address and those changes must be made either through the Department's website or by contacting the Department.
"Department" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
"Secretary" means the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation.
"Board" means the Board of Dentistry.
"Dentist" means a person who has received a general license pursuant to paragraph (a) of Section 11 of this Act and who may perform any intraoral and extraoral procedure required in the practice of dentistry and to whom is reserved the responsibilities specified in Section 17.
"Dental hygienist" means a person who holds a license under this Act to perform dental services as authorized by Section 18.
"Dental assistant" means an appropriately trained person who, under the supervision of a dentist, provides dental services as authorized by Section 17.
"Expanded function dental assistant" means a dental assistant who has completed the training required by Section 17.1 of this Act.
"Dental laboratory" means a person, firm, or corporation which:
(i) engages in making, providing, repairing, or
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(ii) utilizes or employs a dental technician to
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(iii) performs such functions only for a dentist or
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"Supervision" means supervision of a dental hygienist or a dental assistant requiring that a dentist authorize the procedure, remain in the dental facility while the procedure is performed, and approve the work performed by the dental hygienist or dental assistant before dismissal of the patient, but does not mean that the dentist must be present at all times in the treatment room.
"General supervision" means supervision of a dental hygienist requiring that the patient be a patient of record, that the dentist examine the patient in accordance with Section 18 prior to treatment by the dental hygienist, and that the dentist authorize the procedures which are being carried out by a notation in the patient's record, but not requiring that a dentist be present when the authorized procedures are being performed. The issuance of a prescription to a dental laboratory by a dentist does not constitute general supervision.
"Public member" means a person who is not a health professional. For purposes of board membership, any person with a significant financial interest in a health service or profession is not a public member.
"Dentistry" means the healing art which is concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures, as further specified in Section 17.
"Branches of dentistry" means the various specialties of dentistry which, for purposes of this Act, shall be limited to the following: endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral and maxillofacial radiology, and dental anesthesiology.
"Specialist" means a dentist who has received a specialty license pursuant to Section 11(b).
"Dental technician" means a person who owns, operates, or is employed by a dental laboratory and engages in making, providing, repairing, or altering dental prosthetic appliances and other artificial materials and devices which are returned to a dentist for insertion into the human oral cavity or which come in contact with its adjacent structures and tissues.
"Informed consent" means legally valid consent that is given by a patient or legal guardian, that is recorded in writing or digitally, that authorizes intervention or treatment services from the treating dentist, and that documents agreement to participate in those services and knowledge of the risks, benefits, and alternatives, including the decision to withdraw from or decline treatment.
"Impaired dentist" or "impaired dental hygienist" means a dentist or dental hygienist who is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety because of a physical or mental disability as evidenced by a written determination or written consent based on clinical evidence, including deterioration through the aging process, loss of motor skills, abuse of drugs or alcohol, or a psychiatric disorder, of sufficient degree to diminish the person's ability to deliver competent patient care.
"Nurse" means a registered professional nurse, a certified registered nurse anesthetist licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse, or a licensed practical nurse licensed under the Nurse Practice Act.
"Patient of record", except as provided in Section 17.2, means a patient for whom the patient's most recent dentist has obtained a relevant medical and dental history and on whom the dentist has performed a physical examination within the last year and evaluated the condition to be treated, including a review of the patient's most recent x-rays.
"Dental responder" means a dentist or dental hygienist who is appropriately certified in disaster preparedness, immunizations, and dental humanitarian medical response consistent with the Society of Disaster Medicine and Public Health and training certified by the National Incident Management System or the National Disaster Life Support Foundation.
"Mobile dental van or portable dental unit" means any self-contained or portable dental unit in which dentistry is practiced that can be moved, towed, or transported from one location to another in order to establish a location where dental services can be provided.
"Public health dental hygienist" means a hygienist who holds a valid license to practice in the State, has 2 years of full-time clinical experience or an equivalent of 4,000 hours of clinical experience, and has completed at least 42 clock hours of additional structured courses in dental education in advanced areas specific to public health dentistry.
"Public health setting" means a federally qualified health center; a federal, State, or local public health facility; Head Start; a special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) facility; a certified school-based health center or school-based oral health program; a prison; or a long-term care facility.
"Public health supervision" means the supervision of a public health dental hygienist by a licensed dentist who has a written public health supervision agreement with that public health dental hygienist while working in an approved facility or program that allows the public health dental hygienist to treat patients, without a dentist first examining the patient and being present in the facility during treatment, (1) who are eligible for Medicaid or (2) who are uninsured or whose household income is not greater than 300% of the federal poverty level.
"Teledentistry" means the use of telehealth systems and methodologies in dentistry and includes patient diagnosis, treatment planning, care, and education delivery for a patient of record using synchronous and asynchronous communications under an Illinois licensed dentist's authority as provided under this Act.
(Source: P.A. 102-93, eff. 1-1-22; 102-588, eff. 8-20-21; 102-936, eff. 1-1-23; 103-425, eff. 1-1-24; 103-431, eff. 1-1-24; 103-902, eff. 8-9-24.)
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(225 ILCS 25/8.1) (from Ch. 111, par. 2308.1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026) Sec. 8.1. Permit for the administration of anesthesia and sedation. (a) No licensed dentist shall administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation without first applying for and obtaining a permit for such purpose from the Department. The Department shall issue such permit only after ascertaining that the applicant possesses the minimum qualifications necessary to protect public safety. A person with a dental degree who administers anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation in an approved hospital training program under the supervision of either a licensed dentist holding such permit or a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches shall not be required to obtain such permit. (b) The minimum requirements for a permit to administer moderate sedation issued after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 103rd General Assembly shall include the completion of a minimum of 75 hours of didactic and supervised clinical study in either: (1) an American Dental Association Commission on |
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(2) a structured course of study provided by an
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(b-5) The minimum requirements for a permit to administer deep sedation and general anesthesia issued after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 103rd General Assembly shall include:
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(2) a specialty license in oral and maxillofacial
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(3) completion of an accredited oral or maxillofacial
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(4) the completion of an American Dental Association
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(b-10) The Department may establish, by rule, additional training programs and training requirements consistent with this Section to ensure patient safety in dental offices administering anesthesia, which shall include, but not be limited to the following:
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The Department shall adopt rules that ensure that a continuing education course designed to meet the permit requirements for moderate sedation training is reviewed and certified by the Department if the course is not accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.
When establishing requirements under this Section, the Department shall consider the current American Dental Association guidelines on sedation and general anesthesia, the current "Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients During and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures" established by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the current parameters of care and Office Anesthesia Evaluation (OAE) Manual established by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
(c) A licensed dentist must hold an appropriate permit issued under this Section in order to perform dentistry while a nurse anesthetist administers moderate sedation, and a valid written collaborative agreement must exist between the dentist and the nurse anesthetist, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
A licensed dentist must hold an appropriate permit issued under this Section in order to perform dentistry while a nurse anesthetist administers deep sedation or general anesthesia, and a valid written collaborative agreement must exist between the dentist and the nurse anesthetist, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
For the purposes of this subsection (c), "nurse anesthetist" means a licensed certified registered nurse anesthetist who holds a license as an advanced practice registered nurse.
(Source: P.A. 103-628, eff. 7-1-24.)
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(225 ILCS 25/11) (from Ch. 111, par. 2311) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026) Sec. 11. Types of dental licenses. The Department shall have the authority to issue the following types of licenses, to excuse the payment of fees for inactive status, to deliver certificates of identification, and to extend pre-license practice allowances as follows: (a) General licenses. The Department shall issue a license authorizing practice as a dentist to any person who qualifies for a license under this Act. (b) Specialty licenses. The Department shall issue a license authorizing practice as a specialist in any particular branch of dentistry to any dentist who has complied with the requirements established for that particular branch of dentistry at the time of making application. The Department shall establish additional requirements of any dentist who announces or holds himself or herself out to the public as a specialist or as being specially qualified in any particular branch of dentistry. No dentist shall announce or hold himself or herself out to the public as a specialist or as being specially qualified in any particular branch of dentistry unless he or she is licensed to practice in that specialty of dentistry. The fact that any dentist shall announce by card, letterhead, or any other form of communication using terms as "Specialist", "Practice Limited To", or "Limited to Specialty of" with the name of the branch of dentistry practiced as a specialty, or shall use equivalent words or phrases to announce the same, shall be prima facie evidence that the dentist is holding himself or herself out to the public as a specialist. (c) Temporary training licenses. Persons who wish to pursue specialty or other advanced clinical educational programs in an approved dental school or a hospital situated in this State, or persons who wish to pursue programs of specialty training in dental public health in public agencies in this State, may receive without examination, in the discretion of the Department, a temporary training license. In order to receive a temporary training license under this subsection, an applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof to the Department that: (1) The applicant is at least 21 years of age and is |
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Temporary training licenses issued under this Section shall be valid only for the duration of the period of residency or specialty training and may be extended or renewed as prescribed by rule. The holder of a valid temporary training license shall be entitled thereby to perform acts as may be prescribed by and incidental to his or her program of residency or specialty training; but he or she shall not be entitled to engage in the practice of dentistry in this State.
A temporary training license may be revoked by the Department upon proof that the holder has engaged in the practice of dentistry in this State outside of his or her program of residency or specialty training, or if the holder shall fail to supply the Department, within 10 days of its request, with information as to his or her current status and activities in his or her specialty training program.
(d) Faculty limited licenses. Persons who have received full-time appointments to teach dentistry at an approved dental school or hospital situated in this State may receive without examination, in the discretion of the Department, a faculty limited license. In order to receive a faculty limited license an applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof to the Department that:
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Faculty limited licenses issued under this Section shall be valid for a period of 3 years and may be extended or renewed. The holder of a valid faculty limited license may perform acts as may be required by his or her teaching of dentistry. The holder of a faculty limited license may practice general dentistry or in his or her area of specialty, but only in a clinic or office affiliated with the dental school. The holder of a faculty limited license may advertise a specialty degree as part of the licensee's ability to practice in a faculty practice. Any faculty limited license issued to a faculty member under this Section shall terminate immediately and automatically, without any further action by the Department, if the holder ceases to be a faculty member at an approved dental school or hospital in this State.
The Department may revoke a faculty limited license for a violation of this Act or its rules, or if the holder fails to supply the Department, within 10 days of its request, with information as to his or her current status and activities in his or her teaching program.
(e) Inactive status. Any person who holds one of the licenses under subsection (a) or (b) of Section 11 or under Section 12 of this Act may elect, upon payment of the required fee, to place his or her license on an inactive status and shall, subject to the rules of the Department, be excused from the payment of renewal fees until he or she notifies the Department in writing of his or her desire to resume active status.
Any licensee requesting restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and upon payment the Department shall be required to restore his or her license, as provided in Section 16 of this Act.
Any licensee whose license is in an inactive status shall not practice in the State of Illinois.
(f) Certificates of Identification. In addition to the licenses authorized by this Section, the Department shall deliver to each dentist a certificate of identification in a form specified by the Department.
(g) Pre-license practice allowance. An applicant for a general dental license or a temporary training license has a pre-license practice allowance to practice dentistry in a Commission on Dental Accreditation accredited specialty or residency training program for a period of 3 months from the starting date of the program. Upon a request from the applicant, the Department may extend, in writing, the pre-license practice allowance for the specialty or residency training program. An applicant practicing dentistry under this subsection may only perform acts as are prescribed by and incidental to the applicant's program of residency or specialty training. An applicant practicing dentistry under this subsection must supply the specialty or residency training program a copy of the applicant's general license application or temporary training license application along with proof of certified mail of sending that application to the Department.
The applicant's authority to practice under this subsection shall terminate immediately upon: (1) the decision of the Department that the applicant failed the examination for dental licensure; (2) denial of licensure by the Department; or (3) withdrawal of the license application.
(Source: P.A. 103-425, eff. 1-1-24; 103-687, eff. 7-19-24.)
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(225 ILCS 25/17) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026) Sec. 17. Acts constituting the practice of dentistry. A person practices dentistry, within the meaning of this Act: (1) Who represents himself or herself as being able |
| to diagnose or diagnoses, treats, prescribes, or operates for any disease, pain, deformity, deficiency, injury, or physical condition of the human tooth, teeth, alveolar process, gums, or jaw; or
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(2) Who is a manager, proprietor, operator, or
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| conductor of a business where dental operations are performed; or
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(3) Who performs dental operations of any kind; or
(4) Who uses an X-Ray machine or X-Ray films for
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| dental diagnostic purposes; or
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(5) Who extracts a human tooth or teeth, or corrects
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| or attempts to correct malpositions of the human teeth or jaws; or
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(6) Who offers or undertakes, by any means or method,
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| to diagnose, treat, or remove stains, calculus, and bonding materials from human teeth or jaws; or
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(7) Who uses or administers local or general
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| anesthetics in the treatment of dental or oral diseases or in any preparation incident to a dental operation of any kind or character; or
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(8) Who takes material or digital scans for final
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| impressions of the human tooth, teeth, or jaws or performs any phase of any operation incident to the replacement of a part of a tooth, a tooth, teeth, or associated tissues by means of a filling, a crown, a bridge, a denture, or other appliance; or
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(9) Who offers to furnish, supply, construct,
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| reproduce, or repair, or who furnishes, supplies, constructs, reproduces, or repairs, prosthetic dentures, bridges, or other substitutes for natural teeth to the user or prospective user thereof; or
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(10) Who instructs students on clinical matters or
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| performs any clinical operation included in the curricula of recognized dental schools and colleges; or
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(11) Who takes material or digital scans for final
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| impressions of human teeth or places his or her hands in the mouth of any person for the purpose of applying teeth whitening materials, or who takes impressions of human teeth or places his or her hands in the mouth of any person for the purpose of assisting in the application of teeth whitening materials. A person does not practice dentistry when he or she discloses to the consumer that he or she is not licensed as a dentist under this Act and (i) discusses the use of teeth whitening materials with a consumer purchasing these materials; (ii) provides instruction on the use of teeth whitening materials with a consumer purchasing these materials; or (iii) provides appropriate equipment on-site to the consumer for the consumer to self-apply teeth whitening materials.
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The fact that any person engages in or performs, or offers to engage in or perform, any of the practices, acts, or operations set forth in this Section, shall be prima facie evidence that such person is engaged in the practice of dentistry.
The following practices, acts, and operations, however, are exempt from the operation of this Act:
(a) The rendering of dental relief in emergency cases
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| in the practice of his or her profession by a physician or surgeon, licensed as such under the laws of this State, unless he or she undertakes to reproduce or reproduces lost parts of the human teeth in the mouth or to restore or replace lost or missing teeth in the mouth; or
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(b) The practice of dentistry in the discharge of
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| their official duties by dentists in any branch of the Armed Services of the United States, the United States Public Health Service, or the United States Veterans Administration; or
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(c) The practice of dentistry by students in their
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| course of study in dental schools or colleges approved by the Department, when acting under the direction and supervision of dentists acting as instructors; or
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(d) The practice of dentistry by clinical instructors
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| in the course of their teaching duties in dental schools or colleges approved by the Department:
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(i) when acting under the direction and
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| supervision of dentists, provided that such clinical instructors have instructed continuously in this State since January 1, 1986; or
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(ii) when holding the rank of full professor at
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| such approved dental school or college and possessing a current valid license or authorization to practice dentistry in another country; or
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(e) The practice of dentistry by licensed dentists of
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| other states or countries at meetings of the Illinois State Dental Society or component parts thereof, alumni meetings of dental colleges, or any other like dental organizations, while appearing as clinicians; or
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(f) The use of X-Ray machines for exposing X-Ray
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| films of dental or oral tissues by dental hygienists or dental assistants; or
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(g) The performance of any dental service by a dental
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| assistant, if such service is performed under the supervision and full responsibility of a dentist. In addition, after being authorized by a dentist, a dental assistant may, for the purpose of eliminating pain or discomfort, remove loose, broken, or irritating orthodontic appliances on a patient of record.
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For purposes of this paragraph (g), "dental service"
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| is defined to mean any intraoral procedure or act which shall be prescribed by rule or regulation of the Department. "Dental service", however, shall not include:
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(1) Any and all diagnosis of or prescription for
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| treatment of disease, pain, deformity, deficiency, injury, or physical condition of the human teeth or jaws, or adjacent structures.
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(2) Removal of, restoration of, or addition to
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| the hard or soft tissues of the oral cavity, except for the placing, carving, and finishing of amalgam restorations and placing, packing, and finishing composite restorations by dental assistants who have had additional formal education and certification.
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A dental assistant may place, carve, and finish
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| amalgam restorations, place, pack, and finish composite restorations, and place interim restorations if he or she (A) has successfully completed a structured training program as described in item (2) of subsection (g) provided by an educational institution accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, such as a dental school or dental hygiene or dental assistant program, or (B) has at least 4,000 hours of direct clinical patient care experience and has successfully completed a structured training program as described in item (2) of subsection (g) provided by a statewide dental association, approved by the Department to provide continuing education, that has developed and conducted training programs for expanded functions for dental assistants or hygienists. The training program must: (i) include a minimum of 16 hours of didactic study and 14 hours of clinical manikin instruction; all training programs shall include areas of study in nomenclature, caries classifications, oral anatomy, periodontium, basic occlusion, instrumentations, pulp protection liners and bases, dental materials, matrix and wedge techniques, amalgam placement and carving, rubber dam clamp placement, and rubber dam placement and removal; (ii) include an outcome assessment examination that demonstrates competency; (iii) require the supervising dentist to observe and approve the completion of 8 amalgam or composite restorations; and (iv) issue a certificate of completion of the training program, which must be kept on file at the dental office and be made available to the Department upon request. A dental assistant must have successfully completed an approved coronal polishing and dental sealant course prior to taking the amalgam and composite restoration course.
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A dentist utilizing dental assistants shall not
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| supervise more than 4 dental assistants at any one time for placing, carving, and finishing of amalgam restorations or for placing, packing, and finishing composite restorations.
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(3) Any and all correction of malformation of
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(4) Administration of anesthetics, except for
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| monitoring of nitrous oxide, moderate sedation, deep sedation, and general anesthetic as provided in Section 8.1 of this Act, that may be performed only after successful completion of a training program approved by the Department. A dentist utilizing dental assistants shall not supervise more than 4 dental assistants at any one time for the monitoring of nitrous oxide.
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(5) Removal of calculus from human teeth.
(6) Taking of material or digital scans for final
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| impressions for the fabrication of prosthetic appliances, crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, or other restorative or replacement dentistry.
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(7) The operative procedure of dental hygiene
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| consisting of oral prophylactic procedures, except for coronal polishing and pit and fissure sealants, which may be performed by a dental assistant who has successfully completed a training program approved by the Department. Dental assistants may perform coronal polishing under the following circumstances: (i) the coronal polishing shall be limited to polishing the clinical crown of the tooth and existing restorations, supragingivally; (ii) the dental assistant performing the coronal polishing shall be limited to the use of rotary instruments using a rubber cup or brush polishing method (air polishing is not permitted); and (iii) the supervising dentist shall not supervise more than 4 dental assistants at any one time for the task of coronal polishing or pit and fissure sealants.
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In addition to coronal polishing and pit and
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| fissure sealants as described in this item (7), a dental assistant who has at least 2,000 hours of direct clinical patient care experience and who has successfully completed a structured training program provided by (1) an educational institution including, but not limited to, a dental school or dental hygiene or dental assistant program, (2) a continuing education provider approved by the Department, or (3) a statewide dental or dental hygienist association that has developed and conducted a training program for expanded functions for dental assistants or hygienists may perform: (A) coronal scaling above the gum line, supragingivally, on the clinical crown of the tooth only on patients 17 years of age or younger who have an absence of periodontal disease and who are not medically compromised or individuals with special needs and (B) intracoronal temporization of a tooth. The training program must: (I) include a minimum of 32 hours of instruction in both didactic and clinical manikin or human subject instruction; all training programs shall include areas of study in dental anatomy, public health dentistry, medical history, dental emergencies, and managing the pediatric patient; (II) include an outcome assessment examination that demonstrates competency; (III) require the supervising dentist to observe and approve the completion of 6 full mouth supragingival scaling procedures unless the training was received as part of a Commission on Dental Accreditation approved dental assistant program; and (IV) issue a certificate of completion of the training program, which must be kept on file at the dental office and be made available to the Department upon request. A dental assistant must have successfully completed an approved coronal polishing course prior to taking the coronal scaling course. A dental assistant performing these functions shall be limited to the use of hand instruments only. In addition, coronal scaling as described in this paragraph shall only be utilized on patients who are eligible for Medicaid, who are uninsured, or whose household income is not greater than 300% of the federal poverty level. A dentist may not supervise more than 2 dental assistants at any one time for the task of coronal scaling. This paragraph is inoperative on and after January 1, 2026.
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The limitations on the number of dental assistants a
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| dentist may supervise contained in items (2), (4), and (7) of this paragraph (g) mean a limit of 4 total dental assistants or dental hygienists doing expanded functions covered by these Sections being supervised by one dentist; or
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(h) The practice of dentistry by an individual who:
(i) has applied in writing to the Department, in
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| form and substance satisfactory to the Department, for a general dental license and has complied with all provisions of Section 9 of this Act, except for the passage of the examination specified in subsection (e) of Section 9 of this Act; or
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(ii) has applied in writing to the Department, in
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| form and substance satisfactory to the Department, for a temporary dental license and has complied with all provisions of subsection (c) of Section 11 of this Act; and
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(iii) has been accepted or appointed for
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| specialty or residency training by a hospital situated in this State; or
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(iv) has been accepted or appointed for specialty
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| training in an approved dental program situated in this State; or
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(v) has been accepted or appointed for specialty
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| training in a dental public health agency situated in this State.
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The applicant shall be permitted to practice
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| dentistry for a period of 3 months from the starting date of the program, unless authorized in writing by the Department to continue such practice for a period specified in writing by the Department.
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The applicant shall only be entitled to perform such
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| acts as may be prescribed by and incidental to his or her program of residency or specialty training and shall not otherwise engage in the practice of dentistry in this State.
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The authority to practice shall terminate immediately
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(1) the decision of the Department that the
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(2) denial of licensure by the Department; or
(3) withdrawal of the application.
(Source: P.A. 102-558, eff. 8-20-21; 102-936, eff. 1-1-23; 103-425, eff. 1-1-24; 103-431, eff. 1-1-24; 103-605, eff. 7-1-24; 103-628, eff. 7-1-24.)
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(225 ILCS 25/18)
(from Ch. 111, par. 2318)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026)
Sec. 18. Acts constituting the practice of dental hygiene;
limitations. (a) A person practices dental hygiene within the meaning of this Act when
he or she performs the following acts under the supervision of a dentist:
(i) the operative procedure of dental hygiene, |
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(ii) the exposure and processing of X-Ray films of
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(iii) the application to the surfaces of the teeth or
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| gums of chemical compounds designed to be desensitizing agents or effective agents in the prevention of dental caries or periodontal disease;
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(iv) all services which may be performed by a dental
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| assistant as specified by rule pursuant to Section 17, and a dental hygienist may engage in the placing, carving, and finishing of amalgam restorations only after obtaining formal education and certification as determined by the Department;
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(v) administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide
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(vi) administration of local anesthetics upon
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(vii) such other procedures and acts as shall be
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(b) A dental hygienist may be employed or engaged only:
(1) by a dentist;
(2) by a federal, State, county, or municipal agency
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(3) by a public or private school; or
(4) by a public clinic operating under the direction
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| of a hospital or federal, State, county, municipal, or other public agency or institution.
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(c) When employed or engaged in the office of a dentist, a dental hygienist
may
perform, under general supervision, those procedures found in items (i) through
(iv) of
subsection (a) of this Section, provided the patient has been examined by the
dentist
within one year of the provision of dental hygiene services, the dentist has
approved the
dental hygiene services by a notation in the patient's record and the patient
has been
notified that the dentist may be out of the office during the provision of
dental hygiene
services.
(d) If a patient of record is unable to travel to a dental office because of
illness,
infirmity, or
imprisonment, a dental hygienist may perform, under the general supervision of
a dentist,
those procedures found in items (i) through (iv) of subsection (a) of this
Section,
provided the patient is located in a long-term care facility licensed by the
State of Illinois,
a mental health or developmental disability facility, or a State or federal
prison. The dentist
shall either personally examine and diagnose the patient or utilize approved teledentistry communication methods and determine which
services are necessary to be performed, which shall be contained in an order to the hygienist and a notation in the patient's record.
Such order must be implemented within 45 days
of its issuance, and an updated medical history and observation of oral
conditions
must be performed by the hygienist immediately prior to beginning the
procedures to ensure that the patient's health has not changed in any
manner to warrant a reexamination by the dentist.
(e) School-based oral health care,
consisting of and limited to oral prophylactic
procedures, sealants, and fluoride treatments,
may be provided by a dental hygienist
under the general supervision of a dentist. A dental hygienist may not provide
other dental hygiene treatment in a school-based setting, including but not
limited to administration or monitoring of nitrous oxide or administration of
local anesthetics. The school-based procedures may be performed provided the
patient is located at a public or private school and the program is being
conducted by a State, county or local public health department initiative or in
conjunction with a dental school or dental hygiene program.
The dentist shall personally examine and diagnose the patient and
determine
which services are necessary to be performed, which shall be contained in an
order to the
hygienist and a notation in the patient's record. Any such order for sealants must be implemented within 120 days after its issuance. Any such order for oral prophylactic procedures or fluoride treatments must be implemented within 180 days after its issuance. An updated medical history and observation of
oral conditions
must be
performed by the hygienist immediately prior to beginning the procedures to
ensure that
the patient's health has not changed in any manner to warrant a reexamination
by the
dentist.
(f) Without the supervision of a dentist, a dental hygienist
may perform
dental health education functions, including instruction in proper oral health care and dental hygiene in, for example, a school setting, a long-term care facility, and a health fair. In addition, a dental hygienist may record case histories and oral conditions observed at any time prior to a clinical exam by a dentist.
(g) The number of dental hygienists practicing in a dental office shall
not
exceed, at any one time, 4 times the number of dentists practicing in the
office at the time.
(h) A dental hygienist who is certified as a public health dental hygienist may provide services to patients: (1) who are eligible for Medicaid or (2) who are uninsured and whose household income is not greater than 300% of the federal poverty level. A public health dental hygienist may perform oral assessments, perform screenings, and provide educational and preventative services as provided in subsection (b) of Section 18.1 of this Act. The public health dental hygienist may not administer local anesthesia or nitrous oxide, or place, carve, or finish amalgam restorations or provide periodontal therapy under this exception. Each patient must sign a consent form that acknowledges that the care received does not take the place of a regular dental examination. The public health dental hygienist must provide the patient or guardian a written referral to a dentist for assessment of the need for further dental care at the time of treatment. Any indication or observation of a condition that could warrant the need for urgent attention must be reported immediately to the supervising dentist for appropriate assessment and treatment.
This subsection (h) is inoperative on and after January 1, 2026.
(i) A dental hygienist performing procedures listed in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a) of Section 17.1 must be under the supervision of a dentist, requiring the dentist authorizes the procedure, remains in the dental facility while the procedure is performed, and approves the work performed by the dental hygienist before dismissal of the patient, but the dentist is not required to be present at all times in the treatment room.
(j) A dental hygienist may perform actions described in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Section 17.1 under the general supervision of a dentist as described in this Section.
(Source: P.A. 102-936, eff. 1-1-23; 103-431, eff. 1-1-24.)
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(225 ILCS 25/18.1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026) Sec. 18.1. Public health dental supervision responsibilities. (a) When working together in a public health supervision relationship, dentists and public health dental hygienists shall enter into a public health supervision agreement. The dentist providing public health supervision must: (1) be available to provide an appropriate level of |
| contact, communication, collaboration, and consultation with the public health dental hygienist and must meet in-person with the public health dental hygienist at least quarterly for review and consultation;
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(2) have specific standing orders or policy
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| guidelines for procedures that are to be carried out for each location or program, although the dentist need not be present when the procedures are being performed;
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(3) provide for the patient's additional necessary
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| care in consultation with the public health dental hygienist;
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(4) file agreements and notifications as required; and
(5) include procedures for creating and maintaining
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| dental records, including protocols for transmission of all records between the public health dental hygienist and the dentist following each treatment, which shall include a notation regarding procedures authorized by the dentist and performed by the public health dental hygienist and the location where those records are to be kept.
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Each dentist and hygienist who enters into a public health supervision agreement must document and maintain a copy of any change or termination of that agreement.
Dental records shall be owned and maintained by the supervising dentist for all patients treated under public health supervision, unless the supervising dentist is an employee of a public health clinic or federally qualified health center, in which case the public health clinic or federally qualified health center shall maintain the records.
If a dentist ceases to be employed or contracted by the facility, the dentist shall notify the facility administrator that the public health supervision agreement is no longer in effect. A new public health supervision agreement is required for the public health dental hygienist to continue treating patients under public health supervision.
A dentist entering into an agreement under this Section may supervise and enter into agreements for public health supervision with 4 public health dental hygienists. This shall be in addition to the limit of 4 dental hygienists per dentist set forth in subsection (g) of Section 18 of this Act.
(b) A public health dental hygienist providing services under public health supervision may perform only those duties within the accepted scope of practice of dental hygiene, as follows:
(1) the operative procedures of dental hygiene,
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(2) the exposure and processing of x-ray films of the
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(3) such other procedures and acts as shall be
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Any patient treated under this subsection (b) must be examined by a dentist before additional services can be provided by a public health dental hygienist. However, if the supervising dentist, after consultation with the public health hygienist, determines that time is needed to complete an approved treatment plan on a patient eligible under this Section, then the dentist may instruct the hygienist to complete the remaining services prior to an oral examination by the dentist. Such instruction by the dentist to the hygienist shall be noted in the patient's records. Any services performed under this exception must be scheduled in a timely manner and shall not occur more than 30 days after the first appointment date.
(c) A public health dental hygienist providing services under public health supervision must:
(1) provide to the patient, parent, or guardian a
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| written plan for referral or an agreement for follow-up that records all conditions observed that should be called to the attention of a dentist for proper diagnosis;
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(2) have each patient sign a permission slip or
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| consent form that informs them that the service to be received does not take the place of regular dental checkups at a dental office and is meant for people who otherwise would not have access to the service;
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(3) inform each patient who may require further
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(4) maintain an appropriate level of contact and
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(5) complete an additional 4 hours of continuing
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(d) Each public health dental hygienist who has rendered services under subsections (c), (d), and (e) of this Section must complete a summary report at the completion of a program or, in the case of an ongoing program, at least annually. The report must be completed in the manner specified by the Department of Public Health Oral Health Section including information about each location where the public health dental hygienist has rendered these services. The public health dental hygienist must submit the form to the dentist providing supervision for his or her signature before sending it to the Division. The Department of Public Health Oral Health Section shall compile and publicize public health dental hygienist service data annually.
(e) Public health dental hygienists providing services under public health supervision may be compensated for their work by salary, honoraria, and other mechanisms by the employing or sponsoring entity. Nothing in this Act shall preclude the entity that employs or sponsors a public health dental hygienist from seeking payment, reimbursement, or other source of funding for the services provided.
(e-5) A patient who is provided services under a supervision agreement by a public health dental hygienist as described in this Section does not need to receive a physical examination from a dentist prior to treatment if the public health dental hygienist consults with the supervising dentist prior to performing the teledentistry service.
(f) This Section is repealed on January 1, 2026.
(Source: P.A. 103-431, eff. 1-1-24; 103-902, eff. 8-9-24.)
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(225 ILCS 25/19.2) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026) Sec. 19.2. Temporary permit for free dental care. (a) Upon Board recommendation, the Department may issue a temporary permit authorizing the practice in this State, without compensation, of dentistry to an applicant who is licensed to practice dentistry in another state, if all of the following apply: (1) the Department determines that the applicant's |
| services will improve the welfare of Illinois residents who are eligible for Medicaid or who are uninsured and whose household income is not greater than 200% of the federal poverty level;
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(2) the applicant has graduated from a dental program
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| approved by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and maintains an equivalent authorization to practice dentistry in good standing in his or her native licensing jurisdiction during the period of the temporary visiting dentist permit and can furnish the Department a certified letter upon request from that jurisdiction attesting to the fact that the applicant has no pending action or violations against his or her license;
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(3) the applicant has received an invitation to
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| perform dental care by a charitable organization or has received an invitation to study or receive training on specific dental or clinical subjects or techniques by a licensed continuing education sponsor who is approved by the Department to provide clinical training in the State of Illinois on patients for the welfare of Illinois residents pursuant to subsection (a-5) and is in compliance with the provisions of this Act;
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(4) the applicant will be working pursuant to a
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| collaborative agreement with and under the direct supervision of an Illinois licensed dentist, who is in good standing, during the duration of the program. The supervising dentist must be physically present during all clinical training courses; and
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(5) payment of a fee established by rule.
The Department may adopt rules to implement this subsection.
(a-5) Upon Board recommendation, after the filing of an application, the Department may allow approved continuing education sponsors to be licensed to provide live patient continuing education clinical training courses if the following requirements are met:
(1) the continuing education course provides
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| services, without compensation, that will improve the welfare of Illinois residents as described in paragraph (1) of subsection (a). The application to the Board must include the following information for review and approval by the Department:
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(i) a plan of follow-up care and training models;
(ii) any and all documentation to be signed by
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(iii) information related to the facilities being
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(iv) the process by which patients will be
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(v) the intended population that will be
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(vi) proof of valid malpractice insurance for the
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| approved continuing education sponsor that extends coverage to clinical staff, trainees, and out-of-state permit holders that meet the requirements of subsection (a);
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(2) a valid written collaborative agreement must
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| exist between the temporary visiting dentist and the Illinois licensed dentist co-treating patients under this Section. The collaborative agreement must include a description of the care to be provided and procedures to be performed by the temporary visiting dentist. There shall be no more than 5 trainees per supervising dentist. A copy of this agreement shall become part of the patient's dental record and shall be made available upon request to the Department; and
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(3) payment of a fee established by rule.
A continuing education sponsor license issued under this Section shall be valid for a period of time as provided by rule.
The Department shall adopt rules to implement this subsection.
(b) (Blank).
(c) A temporary permit shall be valid for no longer than 5 consecutive clinical days within 6 months from the date of issuance. The temporary permit may be issued once per year to a visiting dentist. Temporary permits under subsection (a) may be restored no more than one time within 5 years of the initial permits issuance. The Department may require an applicant to pay a fee for the issuance or restoration of a permit under this Section.
(d) (Blank).
(e) The temporary permit shall only permit the holder to practice dentistry within the scope of the dental studies and in conjunction with one of the following:
(1) the charitable organization; or
(2) a continuing education program provided by a
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(f) The temporary visiting dentist may not administer moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia.
(g) A patient who seeks treatment from a temporary visiting dentist must sign a consent form acknowledging that the care the patient will receive will be provided by a dentist not licensed in the State of Illinois and that the Illinois licensed dentist who has the collaborative agreement with the temporary visiting dentist will be responsible for all the follow-up care associated with the treatment rendered to the patient.
(h) An application for the temporary permit shall be made to the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department and shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee established by rule.
(i) An applicant for a temporary permit may be requested to appear before the Board to respond to questions concerning the applicant's qualifications to receive the permit. An applicant's refusal to appear before the Board may be grounds for denial of the application by the Department.
(j) The Secretary may summarily cancel any permit or license issued pursuant to this Section without a hearing if the Secretary finds that evidence in his or her possession indicates that a continuing education sponsor licensed under this Section or a temporary permit holder's continuation in practice would constitute an imminent danger to the public or violate any provision of this Act or its rules. If the Secretary summarily cancels a permit or license issued pursuant to this Section, the permit holder or licensee may petition the Department for a hearing in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of Section 26 of this Act to reinstate his or her permit or license.
(k) In addition to terminating any permit or license issued pursuant to this Section, the Department may impose a monetary penalty not to exceed $10,000 upon the temporary permit holder or licensee and may notify any state in which the temporary permit holder or licensee has been issued a license that his or her Illinois permit or license has been terminated and the reasons for the termination. The monetary penalty shall be paid within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing the penalty. The order shall constitute a judgment and may be filed and execution had thereon in the same manner as any judgment from any court of record. It is the intent of the General Assembly that a permit or license issued pursuant to this Section shall be considered a privilege and not a property right.
(Source: P.A. 102-582, eff. 1-1-22; 103-628, eff. 7-1-24.)
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(225 ILCS 25/23) (from Ch. 111, par. 2323) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026) Sec. 23. Refusal, revocation or suspension of dental licenses. The Department may refuse to issue or renew, or may revoke, suspend, place on probation, reprimand or take other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action as the Department may deem proper, including imposing fines not to exceed $10,000 per violation, with regard to any license for any one or any combination of the following causes: 1. Fraud or misrepresentation in applying for or |
| procuring a license under this Act, or in connection with applying for renewal of a license under this Act.
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2. Inability to practice with reasonable judgment,
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| skill, or safety as a result of habitual or excessive use or addiction to alcohol, narcotics, stimulants, or any other chemical agent or drug.
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3. Willful or repeated violations of the rules of the
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4. Acceptance of a fee for service as a witness,
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| without the knowledge of the court, in addition to the fee allowed by the court.
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5. Division of fees or agreeing to split or divide
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| the fees received for dental services with any person for bringing or referring a patient, except in regard to referral services as provided for under Section 45, or assisting in the care or treatment of a patient, without the knowledge of the patient or his or her legal representative. Nothing in this item 5 affects any bona fide independent contractor or employment arrangements among health care professionals, health facilities, health care providers, or other entities, except as otherwise prohibited by law. Any employment arrangements may include provisions for compensation, health insurance, pension, or other employment benefits for the provision of services within the scope of the licensee's practice under this Act. Nothing in this item 5 shall be construed to require an employment arrangement to receive professional fees for services rendered.
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6. Employing, procuring, inducing, aiding or abetting
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| a person not licensed or registered as a dentist or dental hygienist to engage in the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene. The person practiced upon is not an accomplice, employer, procurer, inducer, aider, or abetter within the meaning of this Act.
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7. Making any misrepresentations or false promises,
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| directly or indirectly, to influence, persuade or induce dental patronage.
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8. Professional connection or association with or
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| lending his or her name to another for the illegal practice of dentistry by another, or professional connection or association with any person, firm or corporation holding himself, herself, themselves, or itself out in any manner contrary to this Act.
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9. Obtaining or seeking to obtain practice, money, or
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| any other things of value by false or fraudulent representations, but not limited to, engaging in such fraudulent practice to defraud the medical assistance program of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (formerly Department of Public Aid) under the Illinois Public Aid Code.
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10. Practicing under a false or, except as provided
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11. Engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or
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| unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public.
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12. Conviction by plea of guilty or nolo contendere,
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| finding of guilt, jury verdict, or entry of judgment or by sentencing for any crime, including, but not limited to, convictions, preceding sentences of supervision, conditional discharge, or first offender probation, under the laws of any jurisdiction of the United States that (i) is a felony under the laws of this State or (ii) is a misdemeanor, an essential element of which is dishonesty, or that is directly related to the practice of dentistry.
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13. Permitting a dental hygienist, dental assistant
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| or other person under his or her supervision to perform any operation not authorized by this Act.
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14. Permitting more than 4 dental hygienists to be
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15. A violation of any provision of this Act or any
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| rules promulgated under this Act.
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16. Taking impressions for or using the services of
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| any person, firm or corporation violating this Act.
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17. Violating any provision of Section 45 relating to
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18. Discipline by another U.S. jurisdiction or
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| foreign nation, if at least one of the grounds for the discipline is the same or substantially equivalent to those set forth within this Act.
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19. Willfully failing to report an instance of
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| suspected child abuse or neglect as required by the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.
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20. Gross negligence in practice under this Act.
21. The use or prescription for use of narcotics or
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| controlled substances or designated products as listed in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, in any way other than for therapeutic purposes.
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22. Willfully making or filing false records or
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| reports in his or her practice as a dentist, including, but not limited to, false records to support claims against the dental assistance program of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (formerly Illinois Department of Public Aid).
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23. Professional incompetence as manifested by poor
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24. Physical or mental illness, including, but not
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| limited to, deterioration through the aging process, or loss of motor skills which results in a dentist's inability to practice dentistry with reasonable judgment, skill or safety. In enforcing this paragraph, the Department may compel a person licensed to practice under this Act to submit to a mental or physical examination pursuant to the terms and conditions of Section 23b.
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25. Gross or repeated irregularities in billing for
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| services rendered to a patient. For purposes of this paragraph 25, "irregularities in billing" shall include:
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(a) Reporting excessive charges for the purpose
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(b) Reporting charges for services not rendered.
(c) Incorrectly reporting services rendered for
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26. Continuing the active practice of dentistry while
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| knowingly having any infectious, communicable, or contagious disease proscribed by rule or regulation of the Department.
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27. Being named as a perpetrator in an indicated
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| report by the Department of Children and Family Services pursuant to the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, and upon proof by clear and convincing evidence that the licensee has caused a child to be an abused child or neglected child as defined in the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.
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28. Violating the Health Care Worker Self-Referral
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29. Abandonment of a patient.
30. Mental incompetency as declared by a court of
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31. A finding by the Department that the licensee,
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| after having his or her license placed on probationary status, has violated the terms of probation.
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32. Material misstatement in furnishing information
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33. Failing, within 60 days, to provide information
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| in response to a written request by the Department in the course of an investigation.
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34. Immoral conduct in the commission of any act,
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| including, but not limited to, commission of an act of sexual misconduct related to the licensee's practice.
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35. Cheating on or attempting to subvert the
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| licensing examination administered under this Act.
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36. A pattern of practice or other behavior that
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37. Failure to establish and maintain records of
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| patient care and treatment as required under this Act.
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38. Failure to provide copies of dental records as
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39. Failure of a licensed dentist who owns or is
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| employed at a dental office to give notice of an office closure to his or her patients at least 30 days prior to the office closure pursuant to Section 50.1.
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40. Failure to maintain a sanitary work environment.
41. Failure to comply with the provisions of Section
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All proceedings to suspend, revoke, place on probationary status, or take any other disciplinary action as the Department may deem proper, with regard to a license on any of the foregoing grounds, must be commenced within 5 years after receipt by the Department of a complaint alleging the commission of or notice of the conviction order for any of the acts described herein. Except for fraud in procuring a license, no action shall be commenced more than 7 years after the date of the incident or act alleged to have violated this Section. The time during which the holder of the license was outside the State of Illinois shall not be included within any period of time limiting the commencement of disciplinary action by the Department.
All fines imposed under this Section shall be paid within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing the fine or in accordance with the terms set forth in the order imposing the fine.
The Department may refuse to issue or may suspend the license of any person who fails to file a return, or to pay the tax, penalty or interest shown in a filed return, or to pay any final assessment of tax, penalty or interest, as required by any tax Act administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue, until such time as the requirements of any such tax Act are satisfied.
Any dentist who has had his or her license suspended or revoked for more than 5 years must comply with the requirements for restoration set forth in Section 16 prior to being eligible for reinstatement from the suspension or revocation.
(Source: P.A. 103-425, eff. 1-1-24; 103-902, eff. 8-9-24.)
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(225 ILCS 25/24) (from Ch. 111, par. 2324)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026)
Sec. 24. Refusal, suspension or revocation of dental hygienist license. The
Department may refuse to issue or renew or
may revoke, suspend, place on probation, reprimand or take other
disciplinary or non-disciplinary action as the Department may deem proper, including imposing fines not
to exceed $10,000 per violation, with regard to any dental hygienist license
for any one or any combination of the following causes:
1. Fraud or misrepresentation in applying for or |
| procuring a license under this Act, or in connection with applying for renewal of a license under this Act.
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2. Performing any operation not authorized by this
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3. Practicing dental hygiene other than under the
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| supervision of a licensed dentist as provided by this Act.
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4. The wilful violation of, or the wilful procuring
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| of, or knowingly assisting in the violation of, any Act which is now or which hereafter may be in force in this State relating to the use of habit-forming drugs.
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5. The obtaining of, or an attempt to obtain a
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| license, or practice in the profession, or money, or any other thing of value by fraudulent representation.
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6. Gross negligence in performing the operative
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| procedure of dental hygiene.
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7. Active practice of dental hygiene while knowingly
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| having any infectious, communicable, or contagious disease proscribed by rule or regulation of the Department.
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8. Inability to practice with reasonable judgment,
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| skill, or safety as a result of habitual or excessive use or addiction to alcohol, narcotics, stimulants, or any other chemical agent or drug.
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9. Conviction by plea of guilty or nolo contendere,
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| finding of guilt, jury verdict, or entry of judgment or by sentencing of any crime, including, but not limited to, convictions, preceding sentences of supervision, conditional discharge, or first offender probation, under the laws of any jurisdiction of the United States that (i) is a felony or (ii) is a misdemeanor, an essential element of which is dishonesty, or that is directly related to the practice of dental hygiene.
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10. Aiding or abetting the unlicensed practice of
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| dentistry or dental hygiene.
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11. Discipline by another U.S. jurisdiction or a
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| foreign nation, if at least one of the grounds for the discipline is the same or substantially equivalent to those set forth in this Act.
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12. Violating the Health Care Worker Self-Referral
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13. Violating the prohibitions of Section 38.1 of
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14. Engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or
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| unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public.
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15. A finding by the Department that the licensee,
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| after having his or her license placed on probationary status, has violated the terms of probation.
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16. Material misstatement in furnishing information
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17. Failing, within 60 days, to provide information
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| in response to a written request by the Department in the course of an investigation.
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18. Immoral conduct in the commission of any act,
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| including, but not limited to, commission of an act of sexual misconduct related to the licensee's practice.
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19. Cheating on or attempting to subvert the
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| licensing examination administered under this Act.
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20. Violations of this Act or of the rules
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21. Practicing under a false or, except as provided
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The provisions of this Act relating to proceedings for the suspension
and revocation of a license to practice dentistry shall apply to
proceedings for the suspension or revocation of a license as a dental
hygienist.
All proceedings to suspend, revoke, place on probationary status, or take any other disciplinary action as the Department may deem proper with regard to a license on any of the grounds contained in this Section, must be commenced within 5 years after receipt by the Department of a complaint alleging the commission of or notice of the conviction order for any of the acts described in this Section. Except for fraud in procuring a license, no action shall be commenced more than 7 years after the date of the incident or act alleged to have violated this Section. The time during which the holder of the license was outside the State of Illinois shall not be included within any period of time limiting the commencement of disciplinary action by the Department.
All fines imposed under this Section shall be paid within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing the fine or in accordance with the terms set forth in the order imposing the fine.
Any dental hygienist who has had his or her license suspended or revoked for more than 5 years must comply with the requirements for restoration set forth in Section 16 prior to being eligible for reinstatement from the suspension or revocation.
(Source: P.A. 99-492, eff. 12-31-15.)
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(225 ILCS 25/37) (from Ch. 111, par. 2337)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026)
Sec. 37. Unlicensed practice; injunctions. The practice of dentistry
by any person not holding a valid
and current license under this Act is declared to be inimical to the public
welfare, to constitute a public nuisance, and to cause irreparable harm to
the public welfare.
A person is considered to practice dentistry who:
(1) employs a dentist, dental hygienist, or other |
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(2) directs or controls the use of any dental
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| equipment or material while such equipment or material is being used for the provision of dental services, provided that this provision shall not be construed to prohibit a person from obtaining professional advice or assistance in obtaining or from leasing the equipment or material, provided the advice, assistance, or lease does not restrict or interfere with the custody, control, or use of the equipment or material by the person;
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(3) directs, controls or interferes with a dentist's
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(4) exercises direction or control, by written
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| contract, license, or otherwise, over a dentist, dental hygienist, or other entity which can provide dental services under this Act in the selection of a course of treatment; limitation of patient referrals; content of patient records; policies and decisions relating to refunds (if the refund payment would be reportable under federal law to the National Practitioner Data Bank) and warranties and the clinical content of advertising; and final decisions relating to employment of dental assistants and dental hygienists. Nothing in this Act shall, however, be construed as prohibiting the seeking or giving of advice or assistance with respect to these matters.
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The purpose of this Section is to prevent a non-dentist from influencing or
otherwise interfering with the exercise of independent professional judgment by
a dentist, dental hygienist, or other entity which can provide dental services
under this Act. Nothing in this Section
shall be construed to prohibit insurers and managed care plans from operating
pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code under
which the entities are licensed.
The Secretary, the Attorney General, the State's
attorney of any county in the State, or any person may maintain an action
in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, and may apply for
injunctive relief in any circuit court to enjoin such person from engaging in
such practice; and upon the filing of a verified petition in such court,
the court if satisfied by affidavit, or otherwise,
that such person has been engaged in such practice without a valid and
current license so to do, may enter a temporary restraining
order without notice
or bond, enjoining the defendant from such further practice. Only the
showing of non-licensure, by affidavit or otherwise, is necessary in order
for a temporary injunction to issue. A
copy of the verified complaint shall be served
upon the defendant and the proceedings shall thereafter be conducted as
in other civil cases except as modified by this Section. If it is
established that the defendant has been, or is engaged in such unlawful
practice, the court may enter an order or judgment
perpetually enjoining the defendant from further such practice. In all
proceedings hereunder the court, in its discretion, may apportion the costs
among the parties interested in the action, including cost of filing the
complaint, service of process, witness fees and expenses, court reporter
charges and reasonable attorneys' fees. In case of violation of any
injunctive order entered under the provisions of
this Section, the court may summarily try and punish the offender for contempt
of
court. Such injunction proceedings shall be in addition to, and not in
lieu of, all penalties and other remedies provided in this Act.
This Section does not apply to an executor, administrator, guardian, or authorized representative contracting with another dentist or dentists to continue the operations of a deceased or incapacitated dentist's practice under Section 38.2 of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 97-1013, eff. 8-17-12.)
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(225 ILCS 25/38.2) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026) Sec. 38.2. Death or incapacitation of dentist.
(a) The executor or administrator of a dentist's estate or the legal guardian or authorized representative of a dentist who has become incapacitated may contract with another dentist or dentists to continue the operations of the deceased or incapacitated dentist's practice (if the practice of the deceased or incapacitated dentist is a sole proprietorship, a corporation where the deceased or incapacitated dentist is the sole shareholder, or a limited liability company where the deceased or incapacitated dentist is the sole member) for a period of one year from the time of death or incapacitation of the dentist or until the practice is sold, whichever occurs first, if all the following conditions are met: (1) The executor, administrator, guardian, or |
| authorized representative executes and files with the Department a notification of death or incapacitation on a form provided by the Department, which notification shall include the following:
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(A) the name and license number of the deceased
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(B) the name and address of the dental practice;
(C) the name, address, and tax identification
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(D) the name and license number of each dentist
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(E) an affirmation, under penalty of perjury,
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| that the information provided is true and correct and that the executor, administrator, guardian, or authorized representative understands that any interference by the executor, administrator, guardian, or authorized representative or any agent or assignee of the executor, administrator, guardian, or authorized representative with the contracting dentist's or dentists' practice of dentistry or professional judgment or any other violation of this Section is grounds for an immediate termination of the operations of the dental practice.
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(2) Within 30 days after the death or incapacitation
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| of a dentist, the executor, administrator, guardian, or authorized representative shall send notification of the death or incapacitation by mail to the last known address of each patient of record that has seen the deceased or incapacitated dentist within the previous 12 months, with an explanation of how copies of the practitioner's records may be obtained. This notice may also contain any other relevant information concerning the continuation of the dental practice.
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Continuation of the operations of the dental practice of a deceased or incapacitated dentist shall not begin until the provisions of this subsection (a) have been met.
If the practice is not sold within the initial one-year period, the provision described in subsection (a) may be extended for additional 12-month periods by the Department. However, if the extension is approved, the extension shall not exceed 3 additional 12-month periods. Each extension must be granted prior to the expiration date of the prior extension and must be accompanied by a petition detailing the reasons for the extension that must be kept on file by the Department.
(b) The Secretary may terminate the operations of a dental practice operating pursuant to this Section if the Department has evidence of a violation of this Section or Section 23 or 24 of this Act. The Secretary must conduct a hearing before terminating the operations of a dental practice operating pursuant to this Section. At least 15 days before the hearing date, the Department (i) must notify, in writing, the executor, administrator, guardian, or authorized representative at the address provided, pursuant to item (C) of subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of this Section, and to the contracting dentist or dentists at the address of the dental practice provided pursuant to item (B) of subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of this Section, of any charges made and of the time and place of the hearing on the charges before the Secretary or hearing officer, as provided in Section 30 of this Act, (ii) direct the executor, administrator, guardian, or authorized representative to file his or her written answer to such charges with the Secretary under oath within 10 days after the service on the executor, administrator, guardian, or authorized representative of the notice, and (iii) inform the executor, administrator, guardian, or authorized representative that if he or she fails to file such answer, a default judgment will be entered against him or her and the operations of the dental practice shall be terminated.
(c) If the Secretary finds that evidence in his or her possession indicates that a violation of this Section or Section 23 or 24 of this Act constitutes an immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, the Secretary may immediately terminate the operations of the dental practice without a hearing. Upon service by certified mail to the executor, administrator, guardian, or authorized representative, at the address provided pursuant to item (C) of subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of this Section, and the contracting dentist or dentists, at the address of the dental practice provided pursuant to item (B) of subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of this Section, of notice of an order immediately terminating the operations of the dental practice, the executor, administrator, guardian, or authorized representative may petition the Department within 30 days for a hearing to take place within 30 days after the petition is filed.
(d) The Department may require, by rule, the submission to the Department of any additional information necessary for the administration of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 101-162, eff. 7-26-19.)
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(225 ILCS 25/45) (from Ch. 111, par. 2345) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026) Sec. 45. Advertising. The purpose of this Section is to authorize and regulate the advertisement by dentists of information which is intended to provide the public with a sufficient basis upon which to make an informed selection of dentists while protecting the public from false or misleading advertisements which would detract from the fair and rational selection process. Any dentist may advertise the availability of dental services in the public media or on the premises where such dental services are rendered. Such advertising shall be limited to the following information: (a) The dental services available; (b) Publication of the dentist's name, title, office |
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(c) Information pertaining to his or her area of
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(d) Information on usual and customary fees for
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| routine dental services offered, which information shall include notification that fees may be adjusted due to complications or unforeseen circumstances;
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(e) Announcement of the opening of, change of,
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(f) Announcement of additions to or deletions from
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(g) The issuance of business or appointment cards;
(h) Other information about the dentist, dentist's
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| practice or the types of dental services which the dentist offers to perform which a reasonable person might regard as relevant in determining whether to seek the dentist's services. However, any advertisement which announces the availability of endodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, or oral and maxillofacial radiology by a general dentist or by a licensed specialist who is not licensed in that specialty shall include a disclaimer stating that the dentist does not hold a license in that specialty.
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Any dental practice with more than one location that enrolls its dentist as a participating provider in a managed care plan's network must verify electronically or in writing to the managed care plan whether the provider is accepting new patients at each of the specific locations listing the provider. The health plan shall remove the provider from the directory in accordance with standard practices within 10 business days after being notified of the changes by the provider. Nothing in this paragraph shall void any contractual relationship between the provider and the plan.
It is unlawful for any dentist licensed under this Act to do any of the following:
(1) Use claims of superior quality of care to entice
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(2) Advertise in any way to practice dentistry
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(3) Pay a fee to any dental referral service or other
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| third party who advertises a dental referral service, unless all advertising of the dental referral service makes it clear that dentists are paying a fee for that referral service.
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(4) Advertise or offer gifts as an inducement to
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| secure dental patronage. Dentists may advertise or offer free examinations or free dental services; it shall be unlawful, however, for any dentist to charge a fee to any new patient for any dental service provided at the time that such free examination or free dental services are provided.
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(5) Use the term "sedation dentistry" or similar
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| terms in advertising unless the advertising dentist holds a valid and current permit issued by the Department to administer either general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation as required under Section 8.1 of this Act.
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This Act does not authorize the advertising of dental services when the offeror of such services is not a dentist. Nor shall the dentist use statements which contain false, fraudulent, deceptive or misleading material or guarantees of success, statements which play upon the vanity or fears of the public, or statements which promote or produce unfair competition.
A dentist shall be required to keep a copy of all advertisements for a period of 3 years. All advertisements in the dentist's possession shall indicate the accurate date and place of publication.
The Department shall adopt rules to carry out the intent of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 103-628, eff. 7-1-24.)
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(225 ILCS 25/48) (from Ch. 111, par. 2348)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026)
Sec. 48. Manufacture of dentures, bridges or replacements for
dentists; prescriptions; order; penalties. (a) Any dentist who
employs or engages the services of any dental laboratory to construct or
repair, extraorally, prosthetic dentures, bridges, or other replacements
for a part of a tooth, a tooth, or teeth, or who directs a dental
laboratory to participate in shade selection for a prosthetic appliance,
shall furnish such dental laboratory with a written prescription on forms
prescribed by the Department which shall contain:
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(2) The patient's name or identification number. If a
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| number is used, the patient's name shall be written upon the duplicate copy of the prescription retained by the dentist.
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(3) The date on which the prescription was written.
(4) A description of the work to be done, including
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(5) A specification of the type and quality of
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(6) The signature of the dentist and the number of
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(b) The dental laboratory receiving a prescription from a
dentist shall retain the original prescription and the dentist shall
retain a duplicate copy thereof for inspection at any reasonable time by
the Department or its duly authorized agents, for a period of 3 years in both cases.
(c) If the dental laboratory receiving a written prescription
from a dentist engages another dental laboratory
(hereinafter referred to as "subcontractor") to perform some of the
services relative to such prescription, it shall furnish a written
order with respect thereto on forms prescribed by the Department
which shall contain:
(1) The name and address of the subcontractor.
(2) A number identifying the order with the original
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(3) The date on which the order was written.
(4) A description of the work to be done by the
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(5) A specification of the type and quality of
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(6) The signature of an agent of the dental
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| laboratory issuing the order. The subcontractor shall retain the order and the issuer thereof shall retain a duplicate copy, attached to the prescription received from the dentist, for inspection by the Department or its duly authorized agents, for a period of 3 years in both cases.
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(7) A copy of the order to the subcontractor shall be
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(c-5) Regardless of whether the dental laboratory manufactures the dental appliance or has it manufactured by a subcontractor, the laboratory shall provide to the prescribing dentist the (i) location where the work was done and (ii) source and original location where the materials were obtained.
(d) Any dentist who:
(1) employs or engages the services of any dental
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| laboratory to construct or repair, extraorally, prosthetic dentures, bridges, or other dental appliances without first providing such dental laboratory with a written prescription;
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(2) fails to retain a duplicate copy of the
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(3) refuses to allow the Department or its duly
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is guilty of a Class A
misdemeanor and the Department may revoke or suspend his or her license
therefor.
(e) Any dental laboratory which:
(1) furnishes such services to any dentist without
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(2) acting as a subcontractor as described in (c)
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| above, furnishes such services to any dental laboratory without first obtaining a written order from such dental laboratory;
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(3) fails to retain the original prescription or
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(4) refuses to allow the Department or its duly
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(5) fails to provide any information required under
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is guilty of
a Class A misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 94-1014, eff. 7-7-06.)
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