Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:765 – Examination of dental hygienist; issuance of license
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:765
- Board: means the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:751
- Dental hygienist: means a person licensed under the provision of this Chapter to perform those duties authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry as set forth in rules and regulations promulgated by the board in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:751
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
The applicant for a license as a dental hygienist shall appear before the board at its first examination after the filing of his application and pass an examination consisting of practical and clinical demonstrations and oral and written tests on subjects prescribed in the curricula of recognized dental hygiene schools. If the applicant passes the examinations he shall receive a license from the board, attested by its seal, and signed by its president and board members. The license shall be evidence of his right to practice as a dental hygienist in this state under the provisions and regulations provided for in this Chapter.
Amended by Acts 1979, No. 311, §1, eff. July 10, 1979; Acts 1995, No. 920, §1.