Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-574.14 - [Effective 4/9/2025] Unethical and unprofessional conduct
(1) Unethical or unprofessional conduct
includes the following:
a. Taking actions
that the board deems to be abusive, coercive, intimidating, harassing,
untruthful or threatening in connection with the practice of
dentistry.
b. Knowingly providing
false or misleading information to the board or an agent of the
board.
c. Knowingly interfering
with a person filing a complaint with the board, or entering an agreement with
a person that prohibits that person from filing a complaint with the
board.
d. Failing to fully explain
a treatment regimen and obtain patient authorization before treatment
begins.
(2) A licensee
or registrant who has been diagnosed with a communicable or infectious disease
shall comply with Iowa Code chapter 139A. Failure to do so constitutes
unethical and unprofessional conduct and may be grounds for disciplinary action
by the board.
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