The Board propose the rule amendment to update the language to state that general supervision requires that a licensed dentist authorizes the procedures to be performed but need not be present when the authorized procedures ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Dentistry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B5-16.001Definitions of Remediable Tasks and Supervision Levels

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board propose the rule amendment to update the language to state that general supervision requires that a licensed dentist authorizes the procedures to be performed but need not be present when the authorized procedures are being performed. The authorized procedures may also be performed at a place other than the dentist’s usual place of practice.

SUMMARY: The rule text regarding general supervision requirements.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule amendment at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 466.004(4), 466.024(1), (7) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 466.023, 466.0235, 466.024, 466.003(11), (12) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Jessica Sapp, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C04 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258; [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B5-16.001 Definitions of Remediable Tasks and Supervision Levels.

(1) through (5) No change.

(6) General supervision requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be treated, and authorizes the procedures to be performed but need not be present when the authorized procedures are being performed.  The authorized procedures may also be performed at a place other than the dentist’s usual place of practice.

(7) through (9) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 466.004(4), 466.024(1), (7) FS. Law Implemented 466.023, 466.0235, 466.024, 466.003(11), (12) FS. History–New 4-30-80, Amended 8-20-80, 1-28-81, 3-4-81, 10-8-85, Formerly 21G-16.01, Amended 6-30-86, 12-31-86, 7-5-87, 2-21-88, 1-18-89, Formerly 21G-16.001, Amended 3-30-94, Formerly 61F5-16.001, Amended 4-6-97, Formerly 59Q-16.001, Amended 1-6-99, 10-29-00, 2-5-09, 3-29-17, 12-9-18, 6-4-19, 3-25-20,                          .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 12, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 20, 2022