Board of Dental Examiners The Board of Dental Examiners is staffed by the Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing. The board consists of six dentists, two dental hygienists, and one public member. Board members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature. The board adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. The board meets four times a year and offers a public comment period at each meeting. Meeting agendas and minutes are available from the licensing examiner and will be posted to this website once prepared. Customer Contact Form Do you have questions about your professional license?Please fill out our Customer Contact Form for the fastest response. Dental Radiological Equipment Memo from Radiological Health Program Effective July 1, 2023, the oversight of Dental Radiological Equipment will shift from the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners to the Alaska Department of Health (DOH). Information will be added to DOH’s Radiological Health webpage as soon as possible. In the meantime, the DOH Dental X-Ray Registration form is available here and should be submitted to doh.radiation.control@alaska.gov”. Myofunctional therapy and orofacial therapy are within the scope of practice of dentists and dental hygienists. Assessing and evaluating of orofacial and myofunctional dysfunction is within the scope of practice of dentists and dental hygienists. Dentists and dental hygienists should complete advanced training prior to providing treatment. The Alaska Board of Dental Examiners supports dentists and dental hygienists in treating orofacial myofunctional disorders to patients of all ages in collaboration with other licensed healthcare professionals. Medical Spa Services Work Group Six licensing boards have convened a work group to review the regulation of “medical spa services” such as IV hydration, advanced esthetics, Botox administration, and other related procedures. Please visit the Medical Spa Services Work Group web page for additional information. Warning About Botox Injections and Fillers The public should be aware that injection of Botox by dental hygienists is not within their scope of practice and is therefore contrary to state law. The scope of practice for dental hygienists is set out in a closed list at AS 08.32.110(a)(1) and (2), which does not include Botox and fillers, which are prohibited by AS 08.32.110(c). Per AS 08.32.110, the administration of Botox and/or fillers may not be delegated by a dentist to a dental hygienist. Dental licensees and members of the public should contact staff at boardofdentalexaminers@alaska.gov with any questions. Mannequin-Based Clinical Exams Now Accepted for Licensure The Board of Dental Examiners has adopted regulations to accept both mannequin- and patient-based exams for dentist and dental hygienist licensure. Applicants who have passed a mannequin-based exam and meet the other requirements for licensure in Alaska are encouraged to submit initial application to the division for processing. Guidelines for Sedation Guidelines for Teaching Pediatric Pain Control and Sedation to Dentists and Dental Students Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists Guideline for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients During and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Mandatory registration with the PDMP applies to actively licensed practitioners who hold a Drug Enforcement Administration registration number valid to use in any state or practice location. For more information, visit PDMP.Alaska.Gov Joint Committee on Prescriptive Guidelines Report to Alaska State Legislature Learn more about reducing addiction at: Opioids.Alaska.Gov National Organizations National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of dentistry in other states. American Association of Dental BoardsChicago Office200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100Chicago, IL 60601DC Office1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 200Washington, DC 20006Email: Info@DentalBoards.Org Western Regional Examining Board (WREB)23460 N. 19th Ave., Suite 210Phoenix, AZ 85027Telephone: (623) 209-5400 Contact Information Phone: (907) 465-2550Email: BoardofDentalExaminers@Alaska.GovPO Box 110806Juneau, AK 99811-0806