Tex.
Occ. Code Section 257.005
Continuing Education for Dentist and Dental Hygienist
(a)
The board shall develop a mandatory continuing education program for licensed dentists and dental hygienists. The board by rule shall establish the minimum number of hours of continuing education a license holder is required to complete for each registration period to renew the license for a subsequent registration period.(b)
The board may:(1)
assess the continuing education needs of license holders; and(2)
require license holders to attend continuing education courses specified by the board.(b-1)
The board shall require a licensed dentist whose practice includes direct patient care to complete not less than two hours of board-approved continuing education annually regarding safe and effective pain management related to the prescription of opioids and other controlled substances, including education regarding:(1)
reasonable standards of care;(2)
the identification of drug-seeking behavior in patients; and(3)
effectively communicating with patients regarding the prescription of an opioid or other controlled substance.(c)
The board by rule shall:(1)
identify the key factors required for competent performance of professional duties under this subtitle;(2)
develop a process to evaluate and approve continuing education courses; and(3)
develop a process to assess a license holder’s participation and performance in continuing education courses to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the program.
Source:
Section 257.005 — Continuing Education for Dentist and Dental Hygienist, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.257.htm#257.005 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
