"Conduct unbecoming a person licensed to practice dentistry,
dental therapy, dental hygiene, or dental assisting, or conduct contrary to the
best interests of the public," as used in Minnesota Statutes, section 150A.08,
subdivision 1, clause (6), includes a dentist, dental therapist, dental
hygienist, licensed dental assistant, or applicant:
A. engaging in personal conduct that brings
discredit to the profession of dentistry;
B. demonstrating gross ignorance or
incompetence in the practice of dentistry or repeated performance of dental
treatment that falls below accepted standards;
C. making inappropriate sexual remarks or
advances toward a patient or colleague;
D. billing patient's for unnecessary services
or services not rendered or inaccurately documenting services;
E. failing to communicate an accurate
treatment plan and financial information;
F. performing services as a dental therapist,
dental hygienist, or licensed dental assistant not authorized by the dentist
under this chapter or Minnesota Statutes, chapter 150A;
G. accepting or offering rebates, split fees,
orcommissions for services rendered to a patient from or to any person other
than a partner, employee, employer, associate in a dental professional firm, or
a professional subcontractor or consultant authorized to practice in dentistry;
H. falsifying records relating to
payment for services rendered, participation in a CDE course; or other records
with respect to licensure, CDE, and the practice of dentistry;
I. committing fraud upon patient's,
third-party payers, or others relating to the practice of dentistry;
J. failing to cooperate with the board, its
agents, or those working on behalf of the board required by part
3100.6350;
K. failing to maintain adequate safety and
sanitary conditions for a dental office specified in part
3100.6300; and
L. failing to provide access to and transfer
of medical and dental records prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, sections
144.291
to
144.298.
