34-9-65
Section 34-9-65 Reports of mortalities and other incidents resulting from general anesthesia or sedation. (a) All licensees engaged in the practice of dentistry in the state must submit a complete report within a period of 30 days to the Board of Dental Examiners of any mortality or other incident occurring in the outpatient facilities of such dentist which results in permanent physical or mental injury of the patient as a direct result of general anesthesia or sedation techniques. (b) The Board of Dental Examiners shall have authority to adopt rules and regulations implementing and enforcing the provisions of this section. (c) Violation of any provision of this section shall subject the dentist to the penalties outlined in Section 34-9-18 and no order imposing those penalties shall be made or entered except after notice and hearing by the board as provided in Chapter 9, Title 34. Such order shall be subject to judicial review as provided by such chapter. (Acts 1985, No. 85-697, p....
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34-9-60
Section 34-9-60 Use of local anesthesia; permit to use general anesthesia. Any person licensed or permitted to practice dentistry in the State of Alabama shall be authorized to use anesthesia in accordance with the provisions of this section. (1) All dentists are authorized to use local anesthesia. (2) Twelve months after May 29, 1985, no dentist shall use general anesthesia on an outpatient basis for dental patients, unless such dentist possesses a permit of authorization issued by the Board of Dental Examiners. a. In order to receive such permit, the dentist must apply on a prescribed application form to the Board of Dental Examiners, submit an application fee, and produce evidence showing that he or she: 1. Has completed a minimum of one year of advanced training in anesthesiology and related academic subjects (or its equivalent) beyond the undergraduate dental school level in a training program as described in Part II of the guidelines for teaching the comprehensive control of pain...
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34-9-1
Section 34-9-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this section: (1) ANNUAL REGISTRATION. The documentary evidence that the board has renewed the authority of the licensee to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state. (2) BOARD. The Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama. (3) COMMERCIAL DENTAL LABORATORY. A technician or group of technicians available to any or all licensed dentists for construction or repair of dental appliances. (4) GENERAL ANESTHESIA. A controlled state of unconsciousness, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, including inability to independently maintain an airway and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command, produced by a pharmacologic method. (5) INFILTRATION ANESTHESIA. A form of local anesthesia wherein the terminal or peripheral sensory portion of either the maxillary or mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve endings are...
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34-9-63
Section 34-9-63 Permit to use parenteral sedation. The issuance of a permit for general anesthesia shall include the privilege of administering parenteral sedation in accordance with this section. The issuance of a permit for parenteral sedation shall include the privilege of administering intravenous sedation. All current intravenous sedation permit holders are entitled to a parenteral sedation permit subject to the renewal and regulatory provisions afforded to the Board of Dental Examiners by this chapter. The term parenteral sedation shall not include the use or regulation of nitrous oxide. (1) No dentist shall use parenteral sedation on an outpatient basis for dental patients unless the dentist possesses a permit of authorization issued by the board. The dentist applying for or holding the permit shall be subject to on-site inspections as provided in paragraph b. of subdivision (2) of Section 34-9-60. a. In order to receive the permit, the dentist shall: 1. Apply on a prescribed...
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34-9-19.1
Section 34-9-19.1 Advertising - Dental referral service; requirements; prohibitions; penalties. (a) For purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ADVERTISEMENT. Information communicated in a manner designed to attract public attention to a referral service, participating dentist, or a practice of dentistry. (2) DENTAL REFERRAL SERVICE. A person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, agent, or employee of any of the foregoing that engages in any business or service for profit that in whole or in part includes the referral or recommendation of persons to a dentist for any form of dental care or treatment. (3) DENTIST. Any person licensed to practice dentistry or any entity authorized by law which is formed for the purpose of practicing dentistry. (4) FALSE, FRAUDULENT, MISLEADING, OR DECEPTIVE STATEMENT. A statement or claim having one or more of the following characteristics: a. One that contains a misrepresentation of fact. b. One that...
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34-29-94
Section 34-29-94 Veterinary technician licensing requirements; authorized acts; unlicensed assistants; emergency care; suspension, revocation of license; continuing education. (a) In order to obtain a license as a veterinary technician, the applicant shall do all of the following: (1) Submit a complete notarized application on a form prescribed by the board setting forth that the applicant meets all of the following qualifications: a. At least 18 years of age. b. Of good character. c. Has attained a competent school education and has received a diploma in veterinary technology from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited school, or other school of veterinary technology approved by the board. (2) Submit an application accompanied by an authenticated copy of the college transcript of the applicant signed by the dean or the registrar of the school, college, or university. (3) Submit an application accompanied by a photograph of reasonable likeness of the applicant taken...
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20-2-190
Section 20-2-190 Penalties; sale of ephedrine, etc.; Alabama Drug Abuse Task Force. (a) Any person who manufactures, sells, transfers, receives, or possesses a listed precursor chemical violates this article if the person: (1) Knowingly fails to comply with the reporting requirements of this article; (2) Knowingly makes a false statement in a report or record required by this article or the rules adopted thereunder; (3) Is required by this article to have a listed precursor chemical license or permit, and is a person as defined by this article, and knowingly or deliberately fails to obtain such a license or permit. An offense under this subsection shall constitute a Class C felony. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20-2-188, a person who possesses, sells, transfers, or otherwise furnishes or attempts to solicit another or conspires to possess, sell, transfer, or otherwise furnish a listed precursor chemical or a product containing a precursor chemical or ephedrine or...
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34-38-2
Section 34-38-2 Promotion of early treatment, etc., of individuals impaired by illness, inebriation, etc.; Alabama Impaired Professionals' Committee; expenses; competitive bidding not required. It shall be the duty and obligation of the State Board of Dental Examiners and the State Board of Pharmacy to promote the early identification, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals within the respective jurisdiction, licensed to practice in the State of Alabama, who may be impaired by reason of illness, inebriation, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, alcohol, chemicals, or other dependent forming substances, or as a result of any physical or mental condition rendering such person unable to meet the standards of his or her profession. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "impaired" shall mean the inability of a dentist, hygienist, or pharmacist to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, inebriation, excessive...
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34-9-18
Section 34-9-18 Grounds for disciplinary action. (a) The board may invoke disciplinary action as outlined in subsection (b) whenever it shall be established to the satisfaction of the board, after a hearing as hereinafter provided, that any dentist or dental hygienist has been guilty of the following: (1) Fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in obtaining any license, license certificate, annual registration certificate, money, or other thing of value. (2) Gross immorality. (3) Is a menace to the public health or to patients or others by reason of a disease. (4) Is an habitual user of intoxicants or drugs rendering him or her unfit for the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene. (5) Has been convicted for violation of federal or state narcotics or barbiturate laws. (6) Is guilty of negligence or gross negligence. a. For the purposes of this subdivision, negligence is defined as the failure to do what a reasonably prudent dentist or dental hygienist would have done under the same or...
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37-15-10
Section 37-15-10 Penalties. (a) Any person who violates this chapter, or the rules adopted under this chapter, shall be subject to a civil penalty as follows: (1) For a first violation, the violator shall complete a course of training concerning compliance with this chapter or pay a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per incident, or both. (2) For a second or subsequent violation within a 12-month period, the violator shall complete a course of training concerning compliance with this chapter or pay a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) per incident, or both. (3) For a third or subsequent violation within a 12-month period, the violator shall complete a course of training concerning compliance with this chapter and pay a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000) per incident. (4) Notwithstanding this subsection, if any violation was the result of gross negligence or willful noncompliance,...
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