Texas Administrative Code
Title 22 - EXAMINING BOARDS
Part 5 - STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
Chapter 116 - DENTAL LABORATORIES
Section 116.5 - Certified Dental Technician Required
Current through Reg. 49, No. 12; March 22, 2024
(a) All dental laboratories must have a dental technician who is certified by a recognized board of certification for dental technology employed by and working on the premises of the dental laboratory a minimum of 30 hours per week. In addition to certification from the National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology, the Board recognizes certifications from the following regions and countries:
(b) A dental laboratory is exempt from subsection (a) of this section if the laboratory is:
(c) The exemption under subsection (b) of this section does not apply to a dental laboratory if the laboratory employs three or more dental technicians.
(d) A dental laboratory is exempt from subsection (a) of this section if:
(e) The owner of the dental laboratory shall maintain employment records validating compliance with this section for a period of not less than two years.