N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-3.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10A:16-3.4 - Licensure

(a) Only persons licensed and registered in accordance with 45:6-1 et seq. shall be permitted to practice dentistry within the State of New Jersey.

(b) The following licenses and certificates of dentists shall be forwarded to the Health Services Unit, Director of Dental Services:

1. The New Jersey License to practice dentistry;

2. The Drug Enforcement Administration Federal Narcotics License;

3. The State of New Jersey Consumer Health Service Certificate of Registration for Controlled Dangerous Substances (C.D.S.);

4. The current certificate of liability insurance appropriate for area of practice; and

5. Any certification(s) for services other than primary dental care.

(c) Final approval to hire dental personnel may be granted only after credential review by the Health Services Unit, Director of Dental Services.

(d) Copies of licenses of dental personnel shall be maintained both at the correctional facility dental department and at the Division of Operations, Health Services Unit.

(e) The dental health care provider shall report all disciplinary actions and license suspensions to the Health Services Unit, Director of Dental Services and other State regulatory bodies, as required by law.

(f) Dental personnel shall be responsible for providing proof of license(s) and certification(s) renewal to the Health Services Unit, Director of Dental Services through the dental health care provider. The responsible health authority of each dental service and/or program shall conduct an annual review of license and certification validation and shall provide a written report of such annually to the Director of Health Services.

(g) All persons taking dental x-rays shall be licensed by the State of New Jersey in accordance with 26:2D-27 et seq.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-3.4

Amended by R.2005 d.179, effective 6/6/2005.
See: 37 N.J.R. 188(a), 37 N.J.R. 2020(b).
In (g), amended the N.J.S.A. reference.
Amended by R.2010 d.056, effective 4/19/2010.
See: 41 N.J.R. 4397(a), 42 N.J.R. 793(a).
In (f), substituted "service" for "services", inserted "Director of" preceding and deleted "Unit Supervisor" following the second occurrence of "Health Services".