C.R.S. Section 12-220-202
Disciplinary actions

  • rules

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

If, after notice and hearing conducted in accordance with article 4 of title 24 and section 12-20-403, the board determines that an applicant or licensee has engaged in an act specified in section 12-220-201, the board may:

(I)

Issue a letter of admonition under the circumstances specified in and in accordance with section 12-20-404 (4);

(II)

Reprimand, censure, or, in accordance with section 12-20-404 (1)(b), place on probation any licensed dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist;

(III)

Impose an administrative fine in accordance with section 12-20-404 (1)(c) and subsection (5) of this section; or

(IV)

In accordance with section 12-20-404 (1)(d), deny the issuance of, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke any license provided for in this article 220.

(b)

Hearings under this section must be conducted by the board or by an administrative law judge pursuant to section 12-20-403.

(2)

The board shall send a confidential letter of concern to a licensee under the circumstances specified in section 12-20-404 (5). The board shall send the person making the complaint a notice that the board has issued a letter of concern to the licensee.

(3)

The board may include, in any disciplinary order that allows a dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist to continue to practice, conditions the board deems appropriate to assure that the dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist is physically, mentally, and otherwise qualified to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene in accordance with generally accepted professional standards of practice. The order may include any or all of the following:

(a)

A condition that the licensee submit to examinations to determine the licensee’s physical or mental condition or professional qualifications;

(b)

A condition that the licensee take therapy, courses of training, or education as needed to correct deficiencies found by the board or by examinations required pursuant to subsection (3)(a) of this section;

(c)

Review or supervision of the licensee’s practice as necessary to determine the quality of the practice and to correct any deficiencies;

(d)

The imposition of restrictions on the licensee’s practice to assure that the practice does not exceed the limits of the licensee’s capabilities.

(4)

The board may suspend the license of a dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist who fails to comply with an order of the board issued in accordance with this section. The board may impose the license suspension until the licensee complies with the board’s order.

(5)

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(a)

In addition to any other penalty permitted under this article 220, when a licensed dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist violates a provision of this article 220 or of any rule promulgated pursuant to this article 220, the board may impose a fine on the licensee. If the licensee is a dentist, the fine must not exceed five thousand dollars. If the licensee is a dental therapist, the fine must not exceed four thousand dollars. If the licensee is a dental hygienist, the fine must not exceed three thousand dollars.

(b)

The board shall adopt rules establishing a uniform system and schedule of fines that set forth fine tiers based on the severity of the violation, the type of violation, and whether the licensee repeatedly violates this article 220, board rules, or board orders.

(6)

If the board finds the charges proven and orders that discipline be imposed, the board may also order the licensee to take courses of training or education the board deems necessary to correct deficiencies found as a result of the hearing.

Source: Section 12-220-202 — Disciplinary actions - rules, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑220‑101
Short title
12‑220‑102
Legislative declaration
12‑220‑103
Applicability of common provisions
12‑220‑104
Definitions - rules
12‑220‑105
Colorado dental board - qualifications of board members - quorum - panel - rules - review of functions - repeal of article - repeal
12‑220‑106
Powers and duties of board - rules - limitation on authority
12‑220‑107
Indebtedness - appropriations - publications
12‑220‑108
Attorney general shall represent board and members
12‑220‑201
Grounds for disciplinary action - definition
12‑220‑202
Disciplinary actions - rules
12‑220‑203
Disciplinary proceedings
12‑220‑204
Board panels
12‑220‑205
Cease-and-desist orders
12‑220‑206
Mental and physical examinations
12‑220‑207
Confidential agreement to limit practice
12‑220‑208
Review of board action
12‑220‑209
Professional review committees - immunity
12‑220‑210
Use or sale of forged or invalid diploma, license, license renewal certificate, or identification
12‑220‑211
Unauthorized practice - penalties
12‑220‑212
Soliciting or advertisements by unlicensed persons
12‑220‑301
Persons entitled to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene
12‑220‑302
Persons exempt from operation of this article
12‑220‑303
Ownership of dental or dental hygiene practice - information to be posted - heir to serve as temporary proprietor - limitations - definitions
12‑220‑304
Names and status under which dental practice may be conducted
12‑220‑305
What constitutes practicing dentistry - authority to electronically prescribe
12‑220‑306
Dentists may prescribe drugs - surgical operations - anesthesia - limits on prescriptions
12‑220‑307
Professional liability insurance required - rules
12‑220‑308
Continuing education requirements - rules
12‑220‑309
Independent advertising or marketing agent - injunctive proceedings
12‑220‑310
Dentist peer health assistance program - fees - rules
12‑220‑401
Application for dentist license - fee
12‑220‑402
Dentist academic license
12‑220‑403
Examination - how conducted - dentist license issued to successful applicants
12‑220‑404
Dentist - licensure by endorsement
12‑220‑405
Application for dental hygienist license - fee
12‑220‑406
Dental hygienist examinations - license
12‑220‑407
Dental hygienist - licensure by endorsement
12‑220‑407.2
Application for dental therapist license - fee - rules
12‑220‑407.5
Dental therapist examinations - license
12‑220‑408
Renewal of dental and dental hygienist licenses - fees - questionnaire
12‑220‑409
Inactive dental, dental therapist, or dental hygienist license
12‑220‑410
Retired dental, dental therapist, and dental hygienist licenses
12‑220‑411
Anesthesia and sedation permits - dentists, dental therapists, and dental hygienists - training and experience requirements - office inspections - rules
12‑220‑412
Change of address - duplicate licenses and certificates
12‑220‑501
Tasks authorized to be performed by dental therapists, dental hygienists, or dental assistants - rules
12‑220‑502
Construction of dental devices by unlicensed technician
12‑220‑503
What constitutes practicing unsupervised dental hygiene - rules
12‑220‑504
What constitutes practicing supervised dental hygiene
12‑220‑505
Interim therapeutic restorations by dental hygienists - permitting process - rules - subject to review
12‑220‑507
Dental hygienist peer health assistance program - fees - rules
12‑220‑508
Practice of dental therapy supervision requirement - rules
12‑220‑601
Legislative declaration
12‑220‑602
Minimum standards - rules - definition
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-220-202’s source at colorado​.gov