828 IAC 0.5 — ARTICLE 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS

TITLE 828 STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY NOTE: Under IC 25-14-1-1.5, the name of the Board of Dental Examiners is changed to State Board of Dentistry, effective July 1, 1999.

ARTICLE 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Rule 1

828 IAC 0.5-1-1 828 IAC 0.5-1-1 Definitions

Rule 1. Definitions

828 IAC 0.5-1-1 Definitions

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-14-1

Sec. 1. The definitions in this rule apply throughout this title.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-1; filed Apr 25, 1983, 8:52 a.m.: 6 IR 1085; filed Aug 29, 1986, 2:30 p.m.: 10 IR 19; filed Dec 2, 1987, 9:34 a.m.: 11 IR 1285; filed Jun 8, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 2235; readopted filed Apr 11, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:36 p.m.: 20071031-IR-828070047RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-828130287RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-2 828 IAC 0.5-1-2 "Advanced cardiac life support" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-2 "Advanced cardiac life support" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-14-1

Sec. 2. "Advanced cardiac life support" means the ability to apply the principles and protocols of cardiac and pulmonary resuscitation necessitated by pharmacologic agents and/or pathology.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-2; filed Jun 8, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 2235; readopted filed Apr 11, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:36 p.m.: 20071031-IR-828070047RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-828130287RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-3 828 IAC 0.5-1-3 "Advanced cardiac life support instructor" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-3 "Advanced cardiac life support instructor" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-14-1

Sec. 3. "Advanced cardiac life support instructor" means one who has successfully completed a course in advanced cardiac life support and has been recommended for and successfully completed an instructor's course in advanced cardiac life support.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-3; filed Jun 8, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 2235; readopted filed Apr 11, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:36 p.m.: 20071031-IR-828070047RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-828130287RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-4 828 IAC 0.5-1-4 "Basic cardiac life support" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-4 "Basic cardiac life support" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-14-1

Sec. 4. "Basic cardiac life support" means the successful completion of a course in artificial respiration and cardiac compression which enables the applicant to sustain life in an arrest state.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-4; filed Jun 8, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 2235; readopted filed Apr 11, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:36 p.m.: 20071031-IR-828070047RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-828130287RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-5 828 IAC 0.5-1-5 "Board" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-5 "Board" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-14-1-2

Sec. 5. "Board" means the state board of dental examiners established under IC 25-14-1-2.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-5; filed Jun 8, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 2235; readopted filed Apr 11, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:36 p.m.: 20071031-IR-828070047RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-828130287RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-6 828 IAC 0.5-1-6 "Candidate" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-6 "Candidate" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-14-1

Sec. 6. "Candidate" refers to any person who desires to obtain a license to practice dental hygiene or a license to practice dentistry.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-6; filed Jun 8, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 2235; readopted filed Apr 11, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:36 p.m.: 20071031-IR-828070047RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-828130287RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-6.3 828 IAC 0.5-1-6.3 "Charitable dental care clinic" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-6.3 "Charitable dental care clinic" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-13-1-10

Sec. 6.3. "Charitable dental care clinic" means a fixed dental clinic operated by a charitable organization within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that:

(1) has as its primary purpose the sponsorship or support of programs designed to improve the quality, awareness, and availability of health care, including dental services; and

(2) serves as a funding mechanism for providing those services.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-6.3; filed Dec 3, 2010, 11:14 a.m.: 20101229-IR-828100237FRA; readopted filed Dec 1, 2017, 1:52 p.m.: 20171227-IR-828170401RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-6.6 828 IAC 0.5-1-6.6 "Coronal polishing" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-6.6 "Coronal polishing" defined

Authority: IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-14-1-23

Sec. 6.6. "Coronal polishing" means the use of a prophylaxis cup or occlusal polishing brush attached to a slow speed hand piece to polish the coronal surface of teeth.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-6.6; filed Dec 3, 2010, 11:14 a.m.: 20101229-IR-828100237FRA; readopted filed Dec 1, 2017, 1:52 p.m.: 20171227-IR-828170401RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-7 828 IAC 0.5-1-7 "Deep sedation" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-7 "Deep sedation" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-14-1

Sec. 7. "Deep sedation" means a controlled state of consciousness, accompanied by a partial loss of protective reflexes, including inability to respond purposefully to verbal command, produced by a pharmacologic method.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-7; filed Jun 8, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 2235; readopted filed Apr 11, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:36 p.m.: 20071031-IR-828070047RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-828130287RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-7.1 828 IAC 0.5-1-7.1 "Dental assistant" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-7.1 "Dental assistant" defined

Authority: IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-14-1-1.5; IC 25-14-1-23

Sec. 7.1. "Dental assistant" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-14-1-1.5.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-7.1; filed Dec 3, 2010, 11:14 a.m.: 20101229-IR-828100237FRA; readopted filed Dec 1, 2017, 1:52 p.m.: 20171227-IR-828170401RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-7.2 828 IAC 0.5-1-7.2 "Dental hygiene anesthetic permit" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-7.2 "Dental hygiene anesthetic permit" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-14-1-3.1; IC 25-13-1-10.6; IC 25-13-1-11

Sec. 7.2. "Dental hygiene anesthetic permit" means a credential issued to a licensed dental hygienist to administer local dental anesthetics under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-7.2; filed Dec 3, 2010, 11:14 a.m.: 20101229-IR-828100237FRA; readopted filed Dec 1, 2017, 1:52 p.m.: 20171227-IR-828170401RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-7.3 828 IAC 0.5-1-7.3 "Dental hygienist" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-7.3 "Dental hygienist" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-14-1-1.5

Sec. 7.3. "Dental hygienist" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-13-1-2(a).

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-7.3; filed Dec 3, 2010, 11:14 a.m.: 20101229-IR-828100237FRA; readopted filed Dec 1, 2017, 1:52 p.m.: 20171227-IR-828170401RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-7.4 828 IAC 0.5-1-7.4 "Direct supervision" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-7.4 "Direct supervision" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-13-1-10; IC 25-14-1-1.5

Sec. 7.4. "Direct supervision" has the meaning set forth in:

(1) IC 25-13-1-2(i) for dental hygienists; and

(2) IC 25-14-1-1.5 for dental assistants.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-7.4; filed Dec 3, 2010, 11:14 a.m.: 20101229-IR-828100237FRA; readopted filed Dec 1, 2017, 1:52 p.m.: 20171227-IR-828170401RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-8 828 IAC 0.5-1-8 "General anesthesia" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-8 "General anesthesia" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-14-1

Sec. 8. "General anesthesia" means a controlled state of unconsciousness, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, including inability to independently maintain airway and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command, produced by a pharmacologic method.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-8; filed Jun 8, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 2236; readopted filed Apr 11, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:36 p.m.: 20071031-IR-828070047RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-828130287RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-9 828 IAC 0.5-1-9 "Light parenteral conscious sedation" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-9 "Light parenteral conscious sedation" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-14-1

Sec. 9. "Light parenteral conscious sedation" means a minimally depressed level of consciousness, under which an individual retains the ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal command, produced by an intravenous pharmacological method.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-9; filed Jun 8, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 2236; readopted filed Apr 11, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:36 p.m.: 20071031-IR-828070047RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-828130287RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-9.1 828 IAC 0.5-1-9.1 "Local dental anesthetics" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-9.1 "Local dental anesthetics" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-13-1-10.6

Sec. 9.1. "Local dental anesthetics" means a drug or drugs administered by an intraoral block or infiltration injection into the oral tissues of a patient for elimination of sensation, especially pain. The term does not include nitrous oxide or similar analgesics.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-9.1; filed Dec 3, 2010, 11:14 a.m.: 20101229-IR-828100237FRA; readopted filed Dec 1, 2017, 1:52 p.m.: 20171227-IR-828170401RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-9.2 828 IAC 0.5-1-9.2 "Prescriptive supervision" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-9.2 "Prescriptive supervision" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-13-1-10

Sec. 9.2. "Prescriptive supervision" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-13-1-2(j).

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-9.2; filed Dec 3, 2010, 11:14 a.m.: 20101229-IR-828100237FRA; readopted filed Dec 1, 2017, 1:52 p.m.: 20171227-IR-828170401RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-9.3 828 IAC 0.5-1-9.3 "Public health setting" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-9.3 "Public health setting" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-13-1-2

Sec. 9.3. "Public health setting" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-13-1-2(h).

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-9.3; filed Dec 3, 2010, 11:14 a.m.: 20101229-IR-828100237FRA; readopted filed Dec 1, 2017, 1:52 p.m.: 20171227-IR-828170401RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-9.5 828 IAC 0.5-1-9.5 "Resuscitation protocols" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-9.5 "Resuscitation protocols" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-14-1

Sec. 9.5. "Resuscitation protocols" means procedures which can be utilized to support a patient experiencing life threatening cardiac or respiratory conditions, including complete cardiac and respiratory arrest which procedures include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Establishment and management of an airway.

(2) Establishment and management of intravenous access.

(3) Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(4) Administration of medication and intravenous fluids for enhanced cardiac and respiratory support.

(5) Defibrillation.

(6) Notification of emergency medical personnel outside the office.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-9.5; filed Oct 14, 1993, 5:00 p.m.: 17 IR 402; readopted filed Apr 11, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:36 p.m.: 20071031-IR-828070047RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-828130287RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-1-10 828 IAC 0.5-1-10 "Training in advanced cardiac life support" defined

828 IAC 0.5-1-10 "Training in advanced cardiac life support" defined

Authority: IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-13-1-2; IC 25-14-1

Sec. 10. "Training in advanced cardiac life support" means the successful completion of a course of study approved by the board which includes, at a minimum, the following:

(1) Lecture and hands-on use of:

(A) airway maintenance devices;

(B) endotracheal intubation;

(C) establishment and maintenance of intravenous cannulization; and

(D) a cardiac defibrillator.

(2) Lecture on:

(A) electrocardiogram interpretation;

(B) pharmacology of resuscitation;

(C) protocols for resuscitation of cardiac and respiratory arrest;

(D) cardiac physiology; and

(E) pulmonary physiology.

(3) Testing on:

(A) the ability to perform endotracheal intubation and use of airway aids;

(B) the application of resuscitation protocols in scenarios where the applicant must be in charge of a team which diagnoses and resuscitates various arrest states; and

(C) electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology of the respiratory and cardiac systems by written examination.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-1-10; filed Jun 8, 1992, 5:00 p.m.: 15 IR 2236; readopted filed Apr 11, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 2896; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:36 p.m.: 20071031-IR-828070047RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:23 a.m.: 20131225-IR-828130287RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2019, 12:11 p.m.: 20191225-IR-828190173RFA)

Rule 2

828 IAC 0.5-2-1 828 IAC 0.5-2-1 Fees (Repealed)

Rule 2. Fees

828 IAC 0.5-2-1 Fees (Repealed)

(Repealed by State Board of Dentistry; filed Dec 2, 2001, 12:35 p.m.: 25 IR 1181)

828 IAC 0.5-2-2 828 IAC 0.5-2-2 Fees for anesthesia and sedation permits (Repealed)

828 IAC 0.5-2-2 Fees for anesthesia and sedation permits (Repealed)

(Repealed by State Board of Dentistry; filed Dec 2, 2001, 12:35 p.m.: 25 IR 1181)

828 IAC 0.5-2-3 828 IAC 0.5-2-3 Dental fees

828 IAC 0.5-2-3 Dental fees

Authority: IC 25-1-8-2; IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-14-1-13; IC 25-14-1-27.5

Affected: IC 25-13-1-8; IC 25-14-1-10

Sec. 3. The board shall charge and collect the following fees related to the practice of dentistry:

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-2-3; filed Dec 2, 2001, 12:35 p.m.: 25 IR 1180; filed Oct 8, 2002, 12:40 p.m.: 26 IR 376; filed Apr 18, 2005, 2:00 p.m.: 28 IR 2713; filed Mar 23, 2006, 10:15 a.m.: 29 IR 2538; readopted filed Nov 9, 2012, 11:21 a.m.: 20121205-IR-828120384RFA; readopted filed Nov 29, 2018, 10:35 a.m.: 20181226-IR-828180401RFA; readopted filed Jun 24, 2024, 3:43 p.m.: 20240724-IR-828230816RFA; filed Mar 27, 2025, 4:42 p.m.: 20250423-IR-828240584FRA)

828 IAC 0.5-2-4 828 IAC 0.5-2-4 Dental hygiene fees

828 IAC 0.5-2-4 Dental hygiene fees

Authority: IC 25-1-8-2; IC 25-13-1-5; IC 25-13-1-10.6; IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-13-1-8; IC 25-14-1-10

Sec. 4. The board shall charge and collect the following fees related to the practice of dental hygiene:

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-2-4; filed Dec 2, 2001, 12:35 p.m.: 25 IR 1181; filed Oct 8, 2002, 12:40 p.m.: 26 IR 376; filed Mar 23, 2006, 10:15 a.m.: 29 IR 2539; filed Dec 3, 2010, 11:14 a.m.: 20101229-IR-828100237FRA; readopted filed Dec 1, 2017, 1:52 p.m.: 20171227-IR-828170401RFA; readopted filed Aug 31, 2023, 9:34 a.m.: 20230927-IR-828230099RFA; filed Mar 27, 2025, 4:42 p.m.: 20250423-IR-828240584FRA)

828 IAC 0.5-2-5 828 IAC 0.5-2-5 Registration of mobile dental facilities and portable dental operations

828 IAC 0.5-2-5 Registration of mobile dental facilities and portable dental operations

Authority: IC 25-14-1-13

Affected: IC 25-14

Sec. 5. The board shall charge and collect the following fees related to the registration of mobile dental facilities and portable dental operations:

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-2-5; filed May 2, 2002, 10:24 a.m.: 25 IR 2736; readopted filed Sep 26, 2008, 10:49 a.m.: 20081015-IR-828080336RFA; readopted filed Dec 1, 2014, 8:31 a.m.: 20141231-IR-828140388RFA; readopted filed Nov 30, 2020, 11:18 a.m.: 20201230-IR-828200291RFA)

828 IAC 0.5-2-6 828 IAC 0.5-2-6 Continuing education; sponsor approval fees (Expired)

828 IAC 0.5-2-6 Continuing education; sponsor approval fees (Expired)

Sec. 6.

(Expired under IC 4-22-2.5, effective January 1, 2021.)

828 IAC 0.5-2-7 828 IAC 0.5-2-7 Fines and civil penalties

828 IAC 0.5-2-7 Fines and civil penalties

Authority: IC 25-1-9-9; IC 25-13-1-5

Affected: IC 25-13; IC 25-14

Sec. 7. (a) Unless otherwise established in this title, fines and civil penalties levied by the board are set at fifty percent (50%) of the statutory maximum. If no statutory maximum is set, the fine or civil penalty is set at one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(b) A fine or civil penalty levied under subsection (a) may be reduced or increased after consideration of the mitigating factors identified in subsection (c) and aggravating factors identified in subsection (d). No fine or civil penalty may be set at less than one hundred dollars ($100).

(c) Mitigating factors include the following:

(1) Inability to pay.

(2) Acknowledging responsibility for underlying conduct.

(3) Acts prior to the underlying conduct to prevent or reduce damage to the public.

(4) Likelihood that the underlying conduct will not recur.

(5) The underlying conduct resulted from provocation, stress, emotional problems, or other circumstances that might offer an explanation.

(6) Timely and voluntary disclosure of the conduct underlying the fine or penalty.

(7) Subsequent remedial acts deemed appropriate by the board.

(d) Aggravating factors include the following:

(1) The underlying conduct resulted in moderate damage to the public.

(2) The underlying conduct resulted in severe damage to the public.

(3) The underlying conduct involved dishonesty or deception.

(4) The underlying conduct occurred as part of an overall pattern of improper conduct.

(5) The underlying conduct was motivated by bias against a protected class.

(6) Previous board discipline.

(7) The underlying conduct involved a vulnerable member of the public, including an individual:

(A) less than twelve (12) years of age;

(B) more than sixty-five (65) years of age;

(C) with a disability; or

(D) under the licensee's care, custody, or control.

(8) Failure to cooperate in a consumer complaint investigation or board proceeding.

(9) Dishonesty during board proceedings.

(State Board of Dentistry; 828 IAC 0.5-2-7; filed Mar 27, 2025, 4:42 p.m.: 20250423-IR-828240584FRA)