Written Notification
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Written Notification
The Dental Law and State Board of Dentistry regulations require that there are certain instances in which a provider is required to notify the state board in writing . Here is a list of those instances and where they are located .
Dental Law : DentM-Dental-Ac-10-10 . pdf ( pa . gov )
Section 11.2 ( b )( 2 ) Nitrous Calibration
Applicants for restricted II permits ( nitrous oxide / oxygen analgesia ) must provide the board with the make , model and serial number of any equipment utilized by the applicant , and certification that the equipment is in proper working order . Permit holders must provide evidence that that their equipment is properly calibrated to the board at least once every six years .
Section 11.3 Reports of Adverse Occurrences
Licensees are required to notify the board in writing within 30 days of any occurrences of death or unusual incidents requiring medical care , that result in either physical or mental injury of a patient , as a direct result of the administration of either anesthesia or drugs .
Any occurrences of death not related to drugs or anesthesia must also be reported within 30 days .
Section 11.5 Reporting of Multiple Licensure or Certification
Any licensee who is also licensed in any other state , territory or country should report this information to the board on their biennial renewal application . Any disciplinary action that is taken in other states , territories or countries should be reported to the board on the biennial renewal application , or within 90 days of disposition , whichever comes first .
State Board of Dentistry Regulations : 49 Pa . Code Chapter 33 . State Board of Dentistry ( pacodeandbulletin . gov )
Chapter 33.109
Licensees are required to notify the board of any legal name or address changes within 10 days .
Note : It is important to have a correct name and address on file because licensees bear the full responsibility for failure to receive correspondence from the board or the Department of State . A licensee ’ s name and address on file with the board is also deemed to be the licensee ’ s official name and address for the purpose of legal and other official documents .
Licensees can request name changes and update addresses online through the PALS system .
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