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Boards and Commissions
Last Update: 8/31/2021
Dental Board, State
Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 4715.02 - 4715.06
4743.01
Total Membership
13
Dates of Appointment
4 on 4/7/11 and the same date each 4th year thereafter
2 on 4/7/12 and the same date each 4th year thereafter
3 on 4/7/13 and the same date each 4th year thereafter
4 on 4/7/14 and the same date each 4th year thereafter
Term Length
4 years
Ending Date of Term
April 6
Report Requirements
Annually on or before the 1st day of February to the Governor; annual report to LSC under R.C. 4743.01
Chairperson
President elected by members
Subject To Sunset Review
No
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
Yes
Expiration Date
December 31, 2024
Appointment Authority
Governor
Membership Composition
Members with other stated qualifications, Public members
Compensation
Expenses Only, R.C. 124.15(J)
Staff Assistance
Own staff
Additional Information
The licensing functions of the Board are scheduled to expire under R.C. 101.62 on 12/31/2024.
Qualifications
Governor appoints 9 graduates of reputable dental schools who are citizens of the U.S. and have been in legal and reputable practice of dentistry in Ohio for at least the preceding 5 years; 3 graduates of reputable schools of dental hygiene who are citizens of the U.S. and have been in the legal and reputable practice of dental hygiene in Ohio for at least the preceding 5 years; and 1 member of the public not associated with or financially interested in the practice of dentistry. Two of the dentist members must be specialists recognized by Board rule, and they must be appointed so that the same speciality is not represented by both members at the same time. Only 1 of the dental hygienist members may be a person employed as a full-time teacher of dental hygiene students. Governor must take geographical representation into account when making appointments. Governor cannot appoint a person who is employed by or practices in a health insuring corporation holding a certificate of authority with a person who is a Board member. Members may not serve more than 2 terms. Ohio Dental Association and Ohio Dental Hygienists Association, Inc., may each submit 5 names to the Governor for each dentist or dental hygienist appointment.