NAC631.033. Use of laser radiation in practice: Documentation required with application for renewal of license.

Each licensee who uses or wishes to use laser radiation in his or her practice of dentistry or dental hygiene must include with the application for renewal of his or her license:

     1. A statement certifying that each laser used by the licensee in his or her practice of dentistry or dental hygiene has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for use in dentistry; and

     2. Proof that he or she has successfully completed a course in laser proficiency that:

     (a) Is at least 6 hours in length; and

     (b) Is based on the Curriculum Guidelines and Standards for Dental Laser Education, adopted by reference pursuant to NAC 631.035.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Dental Exam’rs by R139-05, eff. 12-29-2005)

Notation

REVISER’S NOTE.

      The regulation of the Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada filed with the Secretary of State on December 29, 2005 (LCB File No. R139-05), the source of this section (section 2 of the regulation), contains the following provisions not included in NAC:

      “Notwithstanding the provisions of section 2 of this regulation [NAC 631.033], a licensee who, on December 29, 2005, is using laser radiation in his practice of dentistry or dental hygiene is not required to comply with the provisions of section 2 of this regulation [NAC 631.033]:

      1.  Until December 29, 2006; or

      2.  Until June 30 of the year in which his license is required to be renewed pursuant to NRS 631.330,

Ê whichever occurs later.”