Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 1127 – Complaints
(a) All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division of Professional Regulation in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29, and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 1127
- Board: shall mean the State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene established in this chapter. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 1101
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Division: shall mean the State Division of Professional Regulation. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 1101
- State: shall mean the State of Delaware. See Delaware Code Title 24 Sec. 1101
(b) When it is determined that an individual is engaging or has engaged in the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene or is using the title “dentist” or “dental hygienist,” and is not licensed under the laws of this State, the Board shall report to the office of the Attorney General for appropriate action.
(c) The Division shall have the authority to conduct inspections upon receipt of any complaint in connection with § 1128(12) of this title or upon the occurrence of an adverse event as defined in § 122(3)y.3.A. of Title 16 and, as applicable, refer such information to the Department of Health and Social Services pursuant to § 122(3)y. of Title 16. In connection herewith, the Division may share information with the Department of Health and Social Services in accordance with applicable law.
