NRS 631.205: Creation; membership; powers and duties.

1. The Committee on Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy is hereby created.

2. The Committee consists of:

(a) The members of the Board who are dental hygienists or dental therapists; and

(b) One dentist who is a member of the Board and who has supervised a dental hygienist or dental therapist for at least 3 years immediately preceding his or her appointment to the Committee by the Board.

3. The Committee:

(a) May accept recommendations from dental hygienists, dental therapists, dentists and the general public and may meet to review such recommendations.

(b) May make recommendations to the Board concerning:

(1) The practice of dental hygiene and dental therapy; and

(2) The licensing of dental hygienists and dental therapists, including, without limitation, requirements relating to the education, examination and discipline of dental hygienists and dental therapists.

(c) Shall carry out any duties the Board may assign to the Committee.