Occupational Board Reform Act

General Information

Committee of Jurisdiction:Health and Human Services
Occupation Regulated:Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant (Licensed and Unlicensed)
Occupational Board:Board of Dentistry
Contact:Jesse Cushman, the Office of Medical and Specialized Health
Purpose:NRS 38-161. (1) The purpose of each board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public as prescribed in the Uniform Credentialing Act.
Regulated Professionals:Dentist - 1638, Dental Assist. - 106, Dental Hygiene - 1500, Dental Faculty - 11
Year Created:1927
Year Active:NA
Sunset Date:NA

Authorization

Statutory Authorization:NRS 38-167
Parent Agency:Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

Membership

Number of Members:10
Who Appoints:NRS 38-158 State Board of Health
Legislative Approval:No
Qualifications of Members:NRS: 38-164, 38-165, 38-1114
Per Diem:Yes
Expense Reimbursement:Yes
Term Length:Five Years, up to two consecutive full five-year terms; 38-163
Terms Rotate or Expire at Once:Terms Rotate

Meetings

Required FY 2020-2019:1
Held FY 2020-2019:6
Required FY 2019-2018:1
Held FY 2019-2018:5
Required FY 2018-2017:1
Held FY 2018-2017:4
Required FY 2017-2016:1
Held FY 2017-2016:4
Required FY 2016-2015:1
Held FY 2016-2015:6

Operations

Support Staff:direct 8; indirect 6 additional; 2 contracted inspectors
Shared or Separate:Shared
FY 2020-2019 Budget:242968
FY 2019-2018 Budget:253145
FY 2018-2017 Budget:243817
FY 2017-2016 Budget:43398
FY 2016-2015 Budget:46422
Other Funding Sources:None; Boards are cash-funded based upon license fees
Spending Authority:The Board doesn't have spending authority, The Department does for administering the Board.

Other

Government Certificates Issued:3255
Issued Certificate Descriptions:"Dentists - 1,638 Dental Assistants - 106 Dental Hygienist - 1,500 Dental Faculty - 11"
Government Certificates Revoked:9
Revoked Certificate Descriptions:"Dentists - 9 Dental Assistants - 0 Dental Hygienist - 0 Dental Faculty - 0"
Government Certificates Denied:18
Denied Certificate Descriptions:"Dentists - 16 Dental Assistants -0 Dental Hygienist - 2 Dental Faculty - 0"
Government Certificates Penalties Against:66
Penalty Certificate Descriptions:"Dentists - 42 Dental Assistants - 0 Dental Hygienist - 24 Dental Faculty - 0"
Explanation of Effectiveness:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/explanation1594051837.pdf
Potential HarmIf dentists, dental hygienists and additionally trained dental assistants were no longer licensed then there would be no ability to measure the minimal competency of these health providers. Licensure assures that these providers have met at least a mini
Regulation Comparison:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/pdf/SurveyDocs/comparison1594051837.pdf
Subject to Regulations of Act(LB407):Yes
Survey Submitted: July 6, 2020 11:10 AM