Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 195 - GEORGIA BOARD FOR HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE
Chapter 195-3 - DENTAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE PREMIUM GRANT PROGRAM
Rule 195-3-.01 - General Definitions

(1) "Dental malpractice insurance" is insurance that covers the dentist against claims brought against him/her in cases of alleged professional negligence in delivery of dental treatment.

(2) "Dental Malpractice Premium" A dental malpractice insurance premium is a periodic payment made on a malpractice insurance policy to keep it in good standing.

(3) "Underserved rural area" a Georgia county with a population of 50,000 or less according to the United States decennial census of 2010 or any future such census.

(4) "Grant Program" is the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce Dental Malpractice Insurance Premium Assistance Program.

(5) "Georgia Board of Dentistry" is the Board that licenses dentists in the state of Georgia.

(6) "Full time practice" refers to the minimum number of hours of work required per week to fulfill service obligation. Full time is considered at least 40 clinical hours providing direct patient care during normal clinic hours at the approved practice site. On-call hours are not considered part of the full-time requirement. No more than 7 weeks (35 workdays) per year can be spent away from the practice for vacation, holidays, continuing professional education, illness or any other reason. Absences greater than 7 weeks in a service year will extend the service commitment.

(7) "Continuing Education" Continuing education consists of educational activities which serve to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills, and professional performance and relationships that a dentist uses to provide services for patients, the public, or the profession. The content of CE is that body of knowledge and skills generally recognized and accepted by the profession.

(8) "Weekend or extended hours" Provide weekend or extended hours.