Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners

Practice Act (also called Statute)

Dental Practice Act, Wyoming Statutes 33-15-101 through -133

The Dental Practice Act is provided as a convenience.  The official statutes may be viewed on the Wyoming Legislature web site under Title 33, Chapter 15.

Public Notice of Proposed Rules

Public notice is hereby given that the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners is proposing changes to Chapters 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, and adding Chapters 11, and 12. The Board is proposing to define "non-patient based" and "patient based", clarify use of botulinum toxin, update sedation renewal continuing education requirements for first time permit holders, update requirements for soft tissue laser training, add assistant radiograph course requirements, and update discipline and application matter processes. These proposed rules are available for review below.

 

Written comments will be accepted at the following address through February 26, 2024:

Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners

2001 Capitol Ave Rm 127

Cheyenne, WY 82002

Or by email to emily.cronbaugh@wyo.gov

 

Commenters may request a statement of principal reasons for overruling the consideration urged by the commenter. If requested, the statement will be issued either prior to or within thirty (30) days after agency action. A public hearing will be held by the Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners if requested by twenty-five (25) persons, by a governmental subdivision, or by an association having not less than twenty-five (25) members. Requests for a hearing should be directed to the agency at the above address by the date specified above. Notice of the hearing will be provided to all persons making a timely request.

 

Dated this 3rd day of January, 2024

Emily Cronbaugh

Executive Director

 

Chapter 1 – General Provisions

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Chapter 4 – Dental Practice

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Chapter 5Anesthesia Administration and Sedation Permit Procedures

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Chapter 7 – Dental Auxiliaries

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Chapter 9Practice and Procedures for Disciplinary, Application, and Licensure Matters (to be renamed Grounds for Discipline) 

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Chapter 10Fees

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Chapter 11 – Practice and Procedures for Applications

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Chapter 12 – Practice and Procedures for Discipline Matters

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Statement of Reasons - an explanation of changes