C.R.S. Section 12-220-502
Construction of dental devices by unlicensed technician


(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

A licensed dentist who uses the services of an unlicensed technician for the purpose of constructing, altering, repairing, or duplicating any denture, bridge, splint, or orthodontic or prosthetic appliance shall furnish the unlicensed technician with a written or electronic laboratory work order in a form approved by the board, which form shall be dated and signed by the dentist for each separate and individual piece of work. The dentist shall make the laboratory work order in a reproducible form, and the dentist and the unlicensed technician shall each retain a copy in a permanent file for two years. The permanent files of the licensed dentist and the unlicensed technician must be open to inspection at any reasonable time by the board or its duly constituted agent. The licensed dentist that furnishes the laboratory work order must have appropriate training, education, and experience related to the prescribed treatment and is responsible for directly supervising all intraoral treatment rendered to the patient.

(b)

An unlicensed technician that possesses a valid laboratory work order may provide extraoral construction, manufacture, fabrication, supply, or repair of identified dental and orthodontic devices but shall not provide intraoral service in a human mouth except under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in accordance with section 12-220-501 (3)(d).

(2)

If the dentist fails to keep permanent records of laboratory work orders as required in subsection (1)(a) of this section, the dentist is subject to disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the board.

(3)

If an unlicensed technician fails to have in the technician’s possession a laboratory work order signed by a licensed dentist with each denture, bridge, splint, or orthodontic or prosthetic appliance in the technician’s possession, the absence of the laboratory work order is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section and constitutes the practice of dentistry without an active license in violation of, and subject to the penalties specified in, section 12-220-211.

Source: Section 12-220-502 — Construction of dental devices by unlicensed technician, 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
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-220-502’s source at colorado​.gov