Organization and functions of board of dental examiners.

20-01-01-01. Organization and functions of board of dental examiners. 1. History and functions. In 1895, a five-member board of dental examiners was created to examine dentists as to their qualifications and to license and register qualified dentists. In 1981, the board was authorized to regulate dental hygienists, and its membership expanded to six members. In 1991, board membership was expanded to seven members. In 2005, the board was authorized to regulate dental assistants. In 2023, board membership was expanded to nine members. 2. Board membership. The board consists of nine members appointed by the governor. Six members must be licensed dentists; one member must be a licensed hygienist; one member must be a registered dental assistant; and one member must be an independent consumer member. 3. Board members. Members of the board are elected by the board to fill the individual positions of president, president-elect, and secretary-treasurer. The position of executive director has been created to assist in the administration of board operations. 4. Per diem. Each member of the board shall receive as compensation for each day actually engaged in the duties of the office per diem in the amount of two hundred dollars, and expense reimbursement as set forth by the office of management and budget. 5. Inquiries. Inquiries regarding the board may be addressed to the executive director of the board: Executive Director North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners Box 7246 Bismarck, ND 58507-7246 www.nddentalboard.org 701-258-8600 History: Amended effective October 1, 1988; November 1, 1988; July 1, 1993; May 1, 1996; June 1, 2002; July 1, 2004; April 1, 2006; January 1, 2011; July 1, 2022; October 1, 2024; April 1, 2026. General Authority: NDCC 43-28-06 Law Implemented: NDCC 43-28-03, 43-28-05 1