Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners Advisory Opinions


March 15, 2022 - Advisory Opinion - AO-03152022-1

Request for an Advisory Opinion Regarding Clarification of the Effect of the Mask Mandate Removal on Dental Offices

March 15, 2022 - Advisory Opinion - AO-03152022-2

Request for an Advisory Opinion Regarding Clarification of NRS 631.3124(1)(d), NAC 631.210(2)(d), and NAC 631.220(2)(j) Concerning Impressions

July 19, 2019 - Advisory Opinion - AO-07192019-1

Request for an Advisory Opinion Regarding the Application of Silver Diamine Fluoride by Dental Hygienists Who Hold a Public Health Endorsement

November 03, 2017 - No Opinion Issued

Request for an Advisory Opinion regarding whether buccal pad removal in oral surgery to graft for oral antral fistula and for cosmetics is within the scope of practice as set forth in NRS 631.215

September 23, 2016 - Advisory Opinion - AO-09232016

Request for the Advisory Opinion for clarification whether webinar continuing education courses are recognized as online courses pursuant to NAC 631.175(5)(c)

May 20, 2016 - AO-16-0520

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding whether applicants Juan Garcia-Perez and Esther Rodriguez-Fernandez meet the requirements for dental hygiene licensure pursuant to NRS 631.290.

May 20, 2016 - No Opinion Issued

Request for an Advisory Opinion for clarification as to whether CPR on-line training complies with NAC 631.173(3).

November 20, 2015 - Amended Advisory Opinion - AO-15-1120

Modification of the advisory opinion issued on November 20, 2015 regarding the administration of botulinium toxins, dermal fillers, and injectables by a licensed dental hygienist

June 19, 2015 - AO-15-0619

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding NAC 631.033 and NAC 631.035 for clarification on the types of lasers to be utilized pursuant to NAC 631.033 and NAC 631.035

May 22, 2015 - AO-15-0522

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding whether a dental hygienist who holds a Public Health Endorsement and who is faculty through the CSN Dental Hygiene Program to supervise dental hygiene students performing treatments through Board approved Public Health Programs and/or Correctional Facilities without the presence of a Nevada licensed dentist

March 20, 2015 - AO-15-0320

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding whether it is permissible for dental assistants to place dental sealants under the supervision of a dental hygienist who holds a Public Health Endorsement pursuant to NAC 631.210 and NAC 631.220.

December 12, 2014 - AO-14-1212-A

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding the use of Botox and Dermal Fillers by a General Dentist and whether it is permissible under NRS 631.215

December 12, 2014 - AO-14-1212

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding whether a licensee may be a shareholder, officer, or managing member of any medical marijuana cultivation facility, dispensary, or other establishment or entity.

June 27, 2014 - AO-14-0627

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding informed consent for minors pursuant to NAC 631.2237 and NAC 631.230

April 25, 2014 -- AO-14-0425

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding whether a dental (DDS/DMD) applicant meets the requirements for dental hygiene licensure pursuant to NRS 631.290 and NRS 631.300.

January 24, 2014 -- AO-14-0124

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding whether NRS 631.2715 is applicable regarding the use of his ambulatory center for live patients at an institute or organization with a permanent facility registered with the Board for the sole purpose of providing postgraduate continuing education in dentistry.

October 4, 2013 -- AO13-1004

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding whether applicants for limited licensure pursuant to NRS 631.271 who have been awarded a dental degree from outside the United States but have received a specialty degree from a ADA accredited specialty program would meet the eligibility requirements for limited licensure pursuant to NRS 631.271

March 7, 2013 -- AO-13-0307-01

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding the use of a portable sink in a dental practice and compliance with Infection Control standards in a dental Office (NAC 631.178).

March 7, 2013 -- AO-13-0307

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding whether a dental hygienist with a special health endorsement issue pursuant to NAC 631.210(5) is exempted from NRS 631.3452(1)(e).

September 20, 2012 -- AO12-0920

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding clarification to market, demonstrate, and apply the use of Perioscopy technology in dental offices under the supervision of a dentist.

August 17, 2012 -- AO-120817

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding UNLV School of Dental Medicine Advanced Pain Control Protocol Compliance with Nevada State Law.

July 10, 2010 -- AO-0714-10

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding "mobile" practice within the schools of the Clark County School District and is such practice permissible with NRS and NAC Chapter 631.

May 1, 2009 -- AO-09

Request for Advisory Opinion regarding administration of OraVerse by registered dental hygienist.

April 16, 2009 -- AO-09-0416

Request for Advisory Opinion regarding clarification concerning the use of Botox by Oral Maxillofacial surgeons.

May 8, 2008 -- AO-08-0508

Request for Advisory Opinion regarding NRS 631.255 and NRS 631.250 whether or not a Board Certified Orthodontist, would have to re-certify through the "Gateway Program" to retain certification in his dental specialty.

May 10, 2007 -- AO-07

Request for Advisory Opinion regarding whether a licensee can offer a discounted dental plan through his dental practice would comply with provisions of NRS 631.347 as it relates to plans and practice.

May 18, 2006 -- AO-06-0518(A)

Request for an Advisory Opinion as to whether third year dental students enrolled in the UNLV School of Dental Medicine may participate in a pilot rural rotation program providing for dental practice at a public health clinic in Elko, Nevada consistent with NRS 631.215.

May 18, 2006 -- AO-06-0518(C)

Request for an Advisory Opinion as to whether dentist may inject/administer Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX) to their patients.

November 5, 2005 -- AO-1115-05

Request for the Advisory Opinion regarding the use of Oraqix by a licensed dental hygienist pursuant to NAC 631.210 when the dentist in not present in the office.