3 Colo. Code Regs. § 709-1.32

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024

Section 3 CCR 709-1.32 - Dental Therapist Supervision Limit Waiver Requirements

This Rule is promulgated pursuant to sections 12-20-204, 12-220-106(1)(a), and 12-220-508(3)(c), C.R.S.

A. Waivers regarding the supervision limit of Dental Therapists by a Dentist pursuant to section 12-220-508(3)(c), C.R.S.

1. Application Process:

a. A licensee requesting a waiver must submit a written application on a form approved by the Board detailing the basis for the waiver request.

b. The written request should address why there is good cause to waive the requirement and should include any documentation necessary to support the request.

c. Upon receipt of the waiver request and documentation, the matter will be considered at the next Board meeting. The licensee will receive the Board's decision in writing.

2. Waiver Requirements:

a. Upon a showing of good cause, the Board may permit a wavier to the supervision limit of Dental Therapists by a Dentist pursuant to section 12-220-508(3)(c), C.R.S.

b. Factors to be considered in granting such waivers include, but are not limited to:

(1) The quality of protocols setting out the responsibilities of the supervision of the dental therapist;

(2) Any disciplinary history on the part of the supervising dentist or dental therapist;

(3) Whether the dental therapist is located in an underserved or rural area distant from the supervising dentist;

(4) Whether the dentist is an actively enrolled provider with Colorado's medical assistance program.

c. All such waivers shall be in the sole discretion of the Board. All waivers shall be strictly limited to the terms provided by the Board. The Board reserves the right to withdraw or cancel any waiver upon a finding of disciplinary action. No waivers shall be granted if in conflict with State law.

d. The waiver shall be valid for up to two years, and the dentist must reapply for the waiver every license renewal cycle

3 CCR 709-1.32

38 CR 04, February 25, 2015, effective 3/30/2015

38 CR 11, June 10, 2015, effective 6/30/2015

39 CR 04, February 25, 2016, effective 3/16/2016

39 CR 10, May 25, 2016, effective 6/30/2016

39 CR 16, August 25, 2016, effective 9/14/2016

41 CR 04, February 25, 2018, effective 3/17/2018

41 CR 11, June 10, 2018, effective 7/3/2018

41 CR 14, July 25, 2018, effective 8/14/2018

42 CR 11, June 10, 2019, effective 6/30/2019

42 CR 23, December 10, 2019, effective 1/1/2020

44 CR 11, June 10, 2021, effective 6/30/2021

44 CR 16, August 25, 2021, effective 9/14/2021

44 CR 23, December 10, 2021, effective 12/30/2021

45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 10/4/2022

45 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 12/10/2022

45 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 12/30/2022

46 CR 23, December 10, 2023, effective 12/30/2023