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NOTICE OF NEW BOARD RULE ON ADMINISTRATION OF
INJECTABLE PHARMACOLOGICS
On Friday, June 15, 2012, the Board of Dentistry voted to adopt Board
Rule 150-14-.04 entitled “Administration of Injectable Pharmacologics”.
The new Board Rule will become effective on July 9, 2012. The new Board
Rule should be carefully reviewed by all dentists who wish to utilize
injectable pharmacologics, including hyaluronic acid (such as Restylane),
fillers (such as collagen), Botulinum Toxin Type A (such as Botox), or
similar products approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration.
The Rule provides that dentists may administer an injectable
pharmacologic only after having completed a Board-approved post-doctoral
course. However, a dentist who has successfully completed an ADA
accredited oral and maxillofacial surgery advanced specialty education
program shall not be required to complete the Board-approved course. The
Rule also provides that use of injectable pharmacologics without having
first met the Rule’s requirements for training shall constitute a
deviation from the acceptable standards of practice and may subject a
dentist to disciplinary action. |
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Rule 150-9-.02 Expanded Duties of Dental
Assistants. Effective April 16, 2012 |
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Amendments to O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1 become effective January 1, 2012. After December 31, 2011, Georgia law will require all applicants for licensure, and all those applying for renewal of an existing license, to submit secure and verifiable documentation with their application. Please consider filing your renewal application on or before December 31, 2011 as this will expedite your renewal. A list of the approved Secure and Verifiable Documents may be found on this page or on the Attorney General’s website. Click here in order to begin your online renewal. |
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The Georgia Board of Dentistry has eleven members who are appointed by the Governor, and is comprised of nine dentists, one dental hygienist, and one consumer member. The Board carries out its responsibility for protecting the public health in the practice of dentistry by regulating and enforcing the standards of practice.
Through the Dental Board's licensure process, the Board ensures that those applying for licensure in this state as a dentist or dental hygienist have acceptable education, training, and personal character to safely practice in Georgia. In carrying out its regulatory functions, the Board sets and defines standards to draw the line between safe and dangerous dental practices.
The Georgia Board of Dentistry fulfills its enforcement responsibilities by identifying and sanctioning those who practice below the accepted standards of the profession, or without the necessary qualifications. The Board generally meets once each month.
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Memo regarding prescription security paper |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GEORGIA LICENSED DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS CONCERNING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: |
150-3-.09 Continuing Education for Dentists.
(d) Effective January 1, 2008, at least twenty (20) of the required forty (40) hours of credit must be acquired in person at an on-site course or seminar; you are not allowed to acquire all CE hours through on-line courses, electronic means, journal studies, etc. 150-5-.05 Requirements for Continuing Education for Dental Hygienists.
(d) Effective January 1, 2008, at least eleven (11) of the required twenty-two (22) hours of credit must be acquired in person at an on-site course or seminar; you are not allowed to acquire all CE hours through on-line courses, electronic means, journal studies, etc. |
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In 2009, the spread of the H1N1 flu virus caused the World Health Organization to raise the pandemic alert level to Phase 6, the highest level. Georgia officials prepared for the H1N1 influenza campaign and the seasonal influenza campaign that occurred during fall and winter. While the H1N1 influenza campaign has ended, The Department of Community Health continues to build its pool of health professionals willing to serve as emergency response volunteers by signing up to assist with future campaigns (i.e. hurricane season). For more information and to sign up for the online volunteer pool, visit www.servga.gov. |
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