DEB sets mobile dentistry rules

On Oct. 1, 2016, the Dentistry Examining Board’s rules regarding mobile dentistry in Wisconsin will go into effect. Following is some general information regarding the new rules. For complete information, visit http://dsps.wi.gov/Documents/Board%20Services/Rulemaking/DE_10_%20AO.pdf. “Mobile dentistry” is defined as a program delivering dental or dental hygiene care in one of the following ways: Using portable equipment or… Continue Reading DEB sets mobile dentistry rules

Important Dentistry Examining Board updates on informed consent and administering nitrous oxide

Effective March 1, 2016, the Dentistry Examining Board updated Chapter DE 14 relating to informed consent and Chapter DE 15 certification of a dental hygienist to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia. Prior to the passage of 2013 Wisconsin Act 345, obtaining informed consent had not been codified. Act 345 makes it the duty of dentists… Continue Reading Important Dentistry Examining Board updates on informed consent and administering nitrous oxide