The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete redundant language already found in statutes and other rules. The rule amendment updates language regarding radiographic images.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Dentistry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B5-9.011Radiography Training for Dental Assistants

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete redundant language already found in statutes and other rules. The rule amendment updates language regarding radiographic images.

SUMMARY: Redundant language already found in statutes and other rules will be deleted. Language regarding radiographic images will be updated.

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 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, 466.017(7) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 466.017(7) 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: Jennifer Wenhold, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B5-9.011 Radiography Training for Dental Assistants.

(1) Licensed dentists may position and expose dental radiographic films pursuant to Section 466.017, F.S.

(2) Dental hygienists may position and expose dental radiographic films pursuant to Section 466.023, F.S., and Chapter 64B5-16, F.A.C.

(1)(3) Dental assistants may position and expose dental radiographic images films only if they have been certified by the Department as dental radiographers or have graduated from a Board-approved dental assisting school or program.

(2)(4) Dental assistants may be certified as dental radiographers if they comply with the following requirements:

(a) No change.

(b) Document having completed at least 3 months of continuous on-the-job training through assisting in the positioning of digital radiographic sensors and positioning and exposing of dental radiographic images film under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist; and

(c) Document successful completion of a Board-approved course which meets the requirements of subsection 64B5-9.011(3)(5), F.A.C. within 12 months after completion of the on-the-job training required by paragraph 64B5-9.011(2)(b)(4)(b), F.A.C.

(3)(5) Only courses which provide training in the following areas may receive Board approval:

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Hands-on instruction in the positioning of digital dental radiographic sensors and films through the use of appropriate mannequins that will provide the didactic objectives;

(d) No change.

(e) Radiographic images, films, and processing;

(f) through (h) No change.

(4)(6) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 466.004, 466.017(7) FS. Law Implemented 466.017(7) FS. History–New 9-20-80, Amended 1-28-81, Formerly 21G-9.11, Amended 12-31-86, 1-18-89, 4-24-91, Formerly 21G-9.011, 61F5-9.011, 59Q-9.011, Amended 6-12-00, 5-20-01, 12-11-12,                               .

 

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: February 19, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: March 7, 2016