The following acts, among others, constitute unprofessional conduct:
1. Malpractice;
2. Professional incompetence;
3. Suspension or revocation of a license to practice dentistry, the imposition of a fine or other disciplinary action by any agency of another state authorized to regulate the practice of dentistry in that state;
4. More than one act by the dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist constituting substandard care in the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene or dental therapy;
5. Administering, dispensing or prescribing any controlled substance or any dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS, if it is not required to treat the dentist’s patient;
6. Knowingly procuring or administering a controlled substance or a dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS that is not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, unless the unapproved controlled substance or dangerous drug:
(a) Was procured through a retail pharmacy licensed pursuant to chapter 639 of NRS;
(b) Was procured through a Canadian pharmacy which is licensed pursuant to chapter 639 of NRS and which has been recommended by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 639.2328; or
(c) Is cannabis being used for medical purposes in accordance with chapter 678C of NRS;
7. Having an alcohol or other substance use disorder to such an extent as to render the person unsafe or unreliable as a practitioner, or such gross immorality as tends to bring reproach upon the dental profession;
8. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or which relates to the practice of dentistry in this State, or conviction of any criminal violation of this chapter;
9. Conviction of violating any of the provisions of NRS 616D.200, 616D.220, 616D.240 or 616D.300 to 616D.440, inclusive;
10. Failure to comply with the provisions of NRS 453.163, 453.164, 453.226, 639.23507, 639.23535 and 639.2391 to 639.23916, inclusive, and any regulations adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant thereto.
11. Fraudulent, illegal, unauthorized or otherwise inappropriate prescribing, administering or dispensing of a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV;
12. Failure to comply with the provisions of NRS 454.217 or 629.086;
13. Failure to obtain any training required by the Board pursuant to NRS 631.344;
14. The performance or supervision of the performance of a pelvic examination in violation of NRS 629.085; or
15. Operation of a medical facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151, at any time during which:
(a) The license of the facility is suspended or revoked; or
(b) An act or omission occurs which results in the suspension or revocation of the license pursuant to NRS 449.160.
This subsection applies to an owner or other principal responsible for the operation of the facility.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1107; A 1987, 1556; 1993, 784; 2009, 882; 2011, 258, 849; 2015, 117, 1171; 2017, 1256, 4414; 2019, 2202, 3218, 3886; 2021, 1573)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 631 - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
NRS 631.015 - "Accredited" defined.
NRS 631.020 - "Board" defined.
NRS 631.027 - "Deep sedation" defined.
NRS 631.030 - "Dental hygiene" defined.
NRS 631.040 - "Dental hygienist" defined.
NRS 631.045 - "Dental therapist" defined.
NRS 631.047 - "Dental therapy" defined.
NRS 631.055 - "General anesthesia" defined.
NRS 631.070 - "License" defined.
NRS 631.075 - "Malpractice" defined.
NRS 631.078 - "Minimal sedation" defined.
NRS 631.079 - "Moderate sedation" defined.
NRS 631.085 - "Preponderance of the evidence" defined.
NRS 631.095 - "Professional incompetence" defined.
NRS 631.100 - "Renewal certificate" defined.
NRS 631.103 - "Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach" defined.
NRS 631.105 - "Supervision by a dentist" defined.
NRS 631.115 - Applicability of chapter.
NRS 631.130 - Qualifications of members.
NRS 631.140 - Appointment of members from particular areas of State.
NRS 631.150 - Grounds for removal of member from office.
NRS 631.160 - Officers and Executive Director.
NRS 631.190 - Powers and duties.
NRS 631.205 - Creation; membership; powers and duties.
NRS 631.230 - Eligibility of applicant for license to practice dentistry.
NRS 631.250 - Issuance of specialist’s license to dentist licensed in this State.
NRS 631.260 - Issuance of licenses by Board.
NRS 631.2715 - Limited license to supervise certain courses of continuing education.
NRS 631.272 - Temporary license to practice dentistry.
NRS 631.273 - Temporary license to practice dental therapy.
NRS 631.290 - Dental hygienists: Eligibility to apply for license.
NRS 631.300 - Dental hygienists: Examination; issuance of certificate of registration.
NRS 631.312 - Dental therapists: Eligibility to apply for license.
NRS 631.3121 - Dental therapists: Examination; issuance of certificate of registration.
NRS 631.3123 - Dental therapists: Required provisions of written practice agreement.
NRS 631.3125 - Dental therapists: Additional authorized care and services.
NRS 631.3127 - Dental therapists: Prohibition on prescription of certain controlled substances.
NRS 631.317 - Regulations concerning intraoral tasks and other practices.
NRS 631.335 - Inactive or other nonpracticing status of license; reinstatement.
NRS 631.340 - Restoration of license.
NRS 631.342 - Continuing education: Required courses and training; regulations.
NRS 631.3425 - Continuing education: Requirements for dental therapists.
NRS 631.343 - Persons exempt from requirement of continuing education.
NRS 631.345 - Fees; regulations.
NRS 631.3457 - Revocation of state business license for certain violations.
NRS 631.366 - Enforcement of subpoena by district court.
NRS 631.375 - Identification of removable dental appliances by name or social security number.
NRS 631.378 - Immunity from civil liability.
NRS 631.389 - Limitation on fees for covered services in certain circumstances.
NRS 631.395 - Acts constituting illegal practice of dentistry, dental hygiene or dental therapy.
NRS 631.396 - Inspection of premises by Board.
NRS 631.400 - Prohibited acts; penalties; injunctive relief.