Effective: March 23, 2015
Latest Legislation: House Bill 463 - 130th General Assembly
(A) As used in this section:
(1) "Accredited dental college" has the same meaning as in section 4715.10 of the Revised Code.
(2) "Accredited dental hygiene school" has the same meaning as in section 4715.36 of the Revised Code.
(3) "Operation" has the same meaning as in section 2305.234 of the Revised Code.
(B) Within thirty days after receiving an application for a temporary volunteer's certificate that includes all of the items listed in divisions (C)(1) and (2) of this section, the state dental board shall issue, without examination, a temporary volunteer's certificate to a person not licensed under this chapter so that the person may provide dental services in this state as a volunteer.
(C) An application for a temporary volunteer's certificate shall include both of the following:
(1) A copy of the applicant's degree from an accredited dental college or accredited dental hygiene school;
(2) One of the following, as applicable:
(a) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant holds a valid, unrestricted license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene issued by a jurisdiction in the United States that licenses persons to practice dentistry or dental hygiene;
(b) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is practicing dentistry or dental hygiene in one or more branches of the United States armed services.
(D) The holder of a temporary volunteer's certificate shall not accept any form of remuneration for providing dental services pursuant to the certificate. Except in a dental emergency, the holder shall not perform any operation. The board may revoke a temporary volunteer's certificate on receiving proof satisfactory to the board that the holder has engaged in practice in this state outside the scope of the holder's certificate or that there are grounds for action against the person under section 4715.30 of the Revised Code.
(E)(1) A temporary volunteer's certificate shall be valid for a period of seven days, and may be renewed upon the application of the holder, unless the certificate was previously revoked under division (D) of this section. The board shall maintain a register of all persons who hold a temporary volunteer's certificate. The board may charge a fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars for issuing or renewing a certificate pursuant to this section.
(2) The board shall issue to each person who qualifies under this section for a temporary volunteer's certificate a wallet certificate that states that the certificate holder is authorized to provide dental services pursuant to the laws of this state. The holder shall keep the wallet certificate on the holder's person while providing dental services.
(3) The holder of a temporary volunteer's certificate issued pursuant to this section is subject to the immunity provisions in section 2305.234 of the Revised Code.
(F) The board shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code to administer and enforce this section.
(G) Not later than ninety days after the effective date of this section, the state dental board shall make available through the board's internet web site the application form for a temporary volunteer's certificate under this section, a description of the application process, and a list of all items that are required by division (C) of this section to be submitted with the application.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Chapter 4715 | Dentists; Dental Hygienists
Section 4715.01 | Dentist - Dental Hygienist Definitions.
Section 4715.02 | State Dental Board.
Section 4715.03 | Board Organization - Examinations.
Section 4715.031 | Development and Implementation of Quality Intervention Program.
Section 4715.032 | Supervisory Investigative Panel.
Section 4715.033 | Issuance of Subpoenas.
Section 4715.034 | Authority of Panel to Meet With Individuals Under Investigation; Recommendations.
Section 4715.035 | Calculation of Time Period for Recommendation.
Section 4715.036 | Requests for Copies of Investigative Items.
Section 4715.037 | Appointment of Referees or Examiners; Terms.
Section 4715.038 | Conduct of Hearing; Findings.
Section 4715.039 | Oral Arguments; Final Decision; Appeal.
Section 4715.04 | Secretary's Bond - Depositing Receipts.
Section 4715.05 | Prosecution - Injunctive Relief.
Section 4715.06 | Compensation and Expenses of Board.
Section 4715.07 | Affiliation With American Association of Dental Examiners.
Section 4715.08 | Official Seal and Records.
Section 4715.09 | Unlicensed Practice Prohibited.
Section 4715.10 | Application for License.
Section 4715.101 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.
Section 4715.11 | Standards and Examination.
Section 4715.12 | License - Re-Examination.
Section 4715.13 | Fees for Licenses or Permits.
Section 4715.14 | Registration - Notice of Change of Address.
Section 4715.141 | Continuing Education.
Section 4715.16 | Application for Limited License.
Section 4715.17 | License to Be Displayed.
Section 4715.18 | Practice Name.
Section 4715.20 | Conditions to Practice as Dental Hygienist.
Section 4715.21 | License Application.
Section 4715.22 | Supervision of Licensed Dentist.
Section 4715.23 | Practice Limitations.
Section 4715.231 | Administration of Local Anesthesia by Dental Hygienist.
Section 4715.24 | Registration - Notice of Change of Address.
Section 4715.241 | Dental Hygienist; Notice of Temporary Retirement.
Section 4715.242 | Reinstatement.
Section 4715.25 | Continuing Education.
Section 4715.251 | Completion of Basic Life-Support Training Course.
Section 4715.26 | Record of Dental Hygienists and Location.
Section 4715.27 | Reciprocity.
Section 4715.28 | Prohibited Acts.
Section 4715.29 | Employment of Dental Hygienist.
Section 4715.30 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4715.302 | Dentist's Review of Patient Information Available Through Drug Database.
Section 4715.32 | Using Diploma or License With Intent to Defraud.
Section 4715.33 | Students Exempted.
Section 4715.34 | Provisions Not Applicable to Physicians and Surgeons - Exception.
Section 4715.35 | Payment of Fines and Forfeitures.
Section 4715.36 | Definitions.
Section 4715.361 | Oral Health Access Supervision Program.
Section 4715.362 | Application for Permit; Dentist.
Section 4715.363 | Application for Permit; Dental Hygienist.
Section 4715.364 | Permit Required.
Section 4715.365 | Authority Under Permit.
Section 4715.366 | Compliance With Protocols; Appointment With Authorizing Dentist.
Section 4715.367 | Maximum Number of Permittees Under Authorizing Dentist.
Section 4715.368 | List of Locations Where Services Are Provided.
Section 4715.369 | Expiration of Oral Health Access Supervision Permit; Renewal.
Section 4715.37 | Expiration of Permit to Practice Under Dentist's Supervision; Renewal.
Section 4715.371 | Directory of Permit Holders.
Section 4715.372 | Adoption of Rules; Course Standards.
Section 4715.373 | Authorized Activities.
Section 4715.374 | Suspension or Revocation of Permit.
Section 4715.375 | Annual Reports.
Section 4715.38 | Fees in Excess of Statutory Amounts.
Section 4715.39 | Permitted Duties.
Section 4715.40 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.
Section 4715.41 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.
Section 4715.42 | Volunteer's Certificate.
Section 4715.421 | Temporary Dental Volunteer's Certificate.
Section 4715.43 | Teledentistry; Definitions; Permit.
Section 4715.431 | Scope of Permit.
Section 4715.432 | Expiration; Renewal.
Section 4715.433 | Suspension or Revocation.
Section 4715.434 | List of Locations.
Section 4715.435 | Authorized Persons.
Section 4715.437 | Construction of Teledentistry Provisions.
Section 4715.438 | Laws and Rules Not Altered by h.b. 122 of the 134th General Assembly.
Section 4715.51 | Dental X-Ray Machine Operator Definitions.
Section 4715.52 | Unlicensed Practice.
Section 4715.53 | License Qualifications.
Section 4715.56 | Dentist Supervision of Radiologic Procedures.
Section 4715.57 | Continuing Education Accreditation.
Section 4715.61 | Registration as Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Required.
Section 4715.62 | Application to Register as Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary.
Section 4715.63 | Expiration and Renewal of Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Registration.
Section 4715.64 | Practice as Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary.
Section 4715.65 | Record of Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Registrants.
Section 4715.66 | Rules Governing Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries.
Section 4715.70 | Mobile Dental Facilities - Definitions.
Section 4715.71 | Mobile Dental Facilities - Information to Patients.
Section 4715.72 | Mobile Dental Facilities - Information to Board and Treatment Venues.