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Alaska Statutes.

Title 8. Business and Professions

Chapter 32. Dental Hygienists

Section 160. Grounds For Discipline, Suspension, or Revocation of License.

AS 08.32.160. Grounds For Discipline, Suspension, or Revocation of License.

The board may revoke or suspend the license of a dental hygienist, or may reprimand, censure, or discipline a licensee, if, after a hearing, the board finds that the licensee

(1) used or knowingly cooperated in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation to obtain a license or registration;

(2) engaged in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation in the course of providing or billing for professional services or engaging in professional activities;

(3) advertised professional services in a false or misleading manner;

(4) has been convicted of a felony or other crime that affects the licensee's ability to continue to practice competently and safely;

(5) failed to comply with this chapter, with a regulation adopted under this chapter or under AS 08.36, or with an order of the board;

(6) continued to practice after becoming unfit due to

(A) professional incompetence;

(B) addiction or dependence on alcohol or other drugs that impairs the licensee's ability to practice safely;

(C) physical or mental disability;

(D) failure to keep informed of or use current professional theories and practices;

(7) engaged in lewd or immoral conduct in connection with the delivery of professional service to patients;

(8) performed clinical procedures for compensation without being under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

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