Legal/Regulatory Information on the
Practice of Dentistry in Tennessee

 *** May 1, 2009 per the ADA

Red Flags Rule Suspended for 90 Days ***

ADA Guide to Complying with the New

FTC "Red Flags" Rule - click here

 

To go to the Tennessee Board of Dentistry's website - CLICK HERE
Use the links below for specific categories

Applications/Forms Available from Tennessee Board of Dentistry - CLICK HERE

Tennessee Department of Health Licensure Verification - CLICK HERE

General Laws/Regulations/Ethics/Practices

General Rules of the Tennessee Board of Dentistry (click on the "Statues and Rules" then "Click Here" under "Rules" Dental Practice Act Tennessee Law (Title 63, Chptr.5) (Statutes) ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct Best Management Practices for Amalgam Waste Americans with Disabilities Act Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA)          TOSHA "What to Do" Booklet (Pages 1-10 apply to Dentistry)           TOSHA Exposure Control Plan for the Dental Office           CDC Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization 2008 CDC Guidelines for Infection Control (2003)

Miscellaneous

State & Federal Workplace Posters Available On-line The TDA Offers both the State and Federal workplace posters (measuring 19"x25") which include all the laws and regulations that businesses are required to post. They are available for $10.00 each plus $5.00 shipping. The individual signs are available for free from the State of Tennessee and the Federal Government. Closing a Dental Practice A guide for the Retiring Dentist or Surviving Spouse. Download (from the ADA's website) the above publication which was updated in 2004. To order the updated version contact ADA at 1-800-621-8099 ext. 2895 or use the ADA Catalog Sales form at www.adacatalog.org.

Accredited and Registration Programs Tennessee Board of Dentistry website and view approved educational program in Tennessee. TDA Anesthesia Guidelines Download a copy of the TDA Anesthesia Guidelines. Additional Laws - Regulations and Topics of Interest Download a list of additional laws, regulations and topics of interest.   State of Tennessee Division of Radiological Health Approved Radiation Machine Inspectors Click here to view or download a list of approved radiation machine inspectors.