SECTION 195:25-1-2. Continuing education required

(a)   Pursuant to Title 59 O.S. 328.15 (11), the Board shall require continuing education as a prerequisite for renewal of registration of dentists and dental hygienists. Any course is acceptable that contributes to updating and maintaining the knowledge and skills of the dentist and dental hygienist in the treatment of the individual dental patient.

(b)   Courses directly related to provision of services and patient care shall be considered for credit. Courses dealing substantially with other subjects of professional concern are outside the scope of the continuing dental education program. Such courses or programs would include money management, investments, and professional organizational business meetings. However, the Board may allow exception as specified in Category D.

(c)   Proof of CPR course provided by the American Heart Association/Health Care Provider Level or the American Red Cross/Professional Rescuer shall be required for every licensed dentist and dental hygienist once in each three (3) year reporting cycle. Courses for the Professional Rescuer sponsored by the American Safety and Health Institute and Programs sponsored by the Veterans Administration or Armed Forces shall also be recognized for approval.

(d)   Proof of a course in Ethics shall be required for every licensed dentist and dental hygienist once in each three (3) year reporting cycle. Courses shall be given hour for hour credit. Dentists and dental hygienists may obtain continuing education in ethics from any designated category.

[Source: Amended at 11 Ok Reg 2593, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 13 Ok Reg 2951, eff 7-11-96; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2347, eff 7-11-03; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1228, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1103, eff 7-1-08]