STATEMENT OF SCOPE
DENTISTRY EXAMINING BOARD
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Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only): N/A2.
Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule:The objective of the proposed rule is to revise the definition of “enteral” found under DE 11.02 related to the definition of “enteral” and to ensure all definitions are current with statutory requirements and professional standards and practices.
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Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives:The Dentistry Examining Board has determined a need to modify the definition of “enteral”. The Board will also clarify other definitions as necessary to be consistent with American Dental Association guidelines and review other rule provisions to ensure clarity.
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Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):15.08(5)(b) Each Examining Board shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains, and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.
447.02 (2) (b) The Examining Board shall promulgate rules specifying the standards, conditions and any educational requirements that are in addition to the requirements specified in s. 447.04 (1) that must be met by a dentist to be permitted to induce general anesthesia or conscious sedation in connection with the practice of dentistry. 5.
Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:60 hours
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List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:Dentists
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Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:None
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Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):None to minimal. It is not likely to have a significant impact on small businesses.
Contact Person: Nilajah Hardin, Administrative Rules Coordinator, (608) 267-7139.
