Texas Occupations Code § 256.003 Examination

Sec. 256.003. EXAMINATION. (a) The board shall provide for the examination of an applicant for a dental license.

(b) The examination must consist of subjects and operations relating to dentistry, including:

(1) anatomy;

(2) physiology;

(3) anaesthesia;

(4) biochemistry;

(5) dental materials;

(6) diagnosis;

(7) treatment planning;

(8) ethics;

(9) jurisprudence;

(10) hygiene;

(11) pharmacology;

(12) operative dentistry;

(13) oral surgery;

(14) orthodontia;

(15) periodontia;

(16) prosthetic dentistry;

(17) pathology;

(18) microbiology; and

(19) any other subject regularly taught in reputable dental schools that the board may require.

(c) The board shall contract with one or more independent or regional testing services for any required clinical examination. If the board uses one or more regional testing services, the board may contract for or otherwise use licensed dentists to provide assistance to the regional testing service or services.

(d) The board shall have the written portion of the board's jurisprudence examination validated by an independent testing professional.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1249, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.079(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

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