Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-926

  • Board: means the state board of dentistry. See Idaho Code 54-903
  • Dental therapist: is a person both qualified and licensed by the laws of Idaho to practice dental therapy. See Idaho Code 54-903
  • 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.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
The certificate or other evidence of qualification, and the right to practice dental therapy and the license of any dental therapist, may be revoked, suspended, or otherwise conditioned by the board in the event such dental therapist shall do, in respect to the practice of dental therapy, or as a dental therapist any of the things or acts set forth in section 54-924, Idaho Code. Notwithstanding any provisions of section 54-924, Idaho Code, a dental therapist shall not practice otherwise than as provided in section 54-902A, Idaho Code, and his doing so shall be an additional ground for revocation, suspension, or other conditions as determined by the board. The board may refuse to issue or renew a dental therapist license, or may revoke, suspend, place on probation, reprimand, or take other disciplinary action with respect to a dental therapy license as the board may deem proper, including administrative penalties not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation and assessment of the costs of disciplinary proceedings.