State Public Health Dental Hygienist: Appointment by Health Division; classification; qualifications; duties; outside pursuits; solicitation and acceptance of gifts and grants.
1. The Health Division shall appoint a State Public Health Dental Hygienist, who is in the unclassified service of the State. The State Public Health Dental Hygienist must:
(a) Be a resident of this state;
(b) Hold a current license to practice dental hygiene issued pursuant to chapter 631 of NRS with a special endorsement issued pursuant to NRS 631.287; and
(c) Be appointed on the basis of his education, training and experience and his interest in public health dental hygiene and related programs.
2. The State Public Health Dental Hygienist:
(a) Shall assist the State Dental Health Officer in carrying out his duties; and
(b) May:
(1) Make recommendations to the Health Division regarding programs in this state for public health dental hygiene; and
(2) Perform any acts authorized pursuant to NRS 631.287.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the State Public Health Dental Hygienist shall devote all of his time to the business of his office and shall not pursue any other business or vocation or hold any other office of profit. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 281.127 and 284.143, the State Public Health Dental Hygienist may engage in academic instruction, research and studies in a program of the University and Community College System of Nevada.
4. The Health Division may solicit and accept gifts and grants to pay the costs associated with the position of State Public Health Dental Hygienist.
Last modified: February 26, 2006