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Possible Board Exam/Employment Disqualifiers

  • Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to the duties and responsibilities of the licensed occupation

  • Dependence on alcohol/drugs and other chemicals

  • Dismissal from employment due to unprofessional or dishonorable conduct

  • Restriction, suspension, revocation, or probation of licensure in another jurisdiction within the past 10 years
  • Failure to report disciplinary action received in another jurisdiction

Criminal History

The Board shall apply the relevant portions of the Texas Occupations Code and Board rules related to criminal history when determining a disciplinary sanction for licensure applications or active licensees. Board rule § 101.8 contains the Board's mandatory and recommended sanctions for criminal history. When a conflict exists between relevant portions of Texas law and the mandatory or recommended sanctions of Board rules, the terms of any applicable Texas law shall control.

Texas State Board of Dental Examiners - Dental Practice Act and Rules and Regulations.

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