Sec. 08.32.160. Grounds for discipline, suspension, or revocation of license.

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The board may revoke or suspend the license of a dental hygienist, or may reprimand, censure, or discipline a licensee, if, after a hearing, the board finds that the licensee

(1)used or knowingly cooperated in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation to obtain a license, certificate, or endorsement;

(2)engaged in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation in the course of providing or billing for professional services or engaging in professional activities;

(3)advertised professional services in a false or misleading manner;

(4)has been convicted of a felony or other crime that affects the licensee's ability to continue to practice competently and safely;

(5)failed to comply with this chapter, with a regulation adopted under this chapter or under AS 08.36 , or with an order of the board;

(6)continued to practice after becoming unfit due to

(A)professional incompetence;

(B)addiction or dependence on alcohol or other drugs that impairs the licensee's ability to practice safely;

(C)physical or mental disability;

(7)engaged in lewd or immoral conduct in connection with the delivery of professional service to patients;

(8)except as permitted under an advanced practice permit under AS 08.32.125 , performed clinical procedures without being under the supervision of a licensed dentist;

(9)did not conform to professional standards in delivering dental hygiene services to patients regardless of whether actual injury to the patient occurred;

(10)permitted a dental assistant employed by an advanced practice dental hygienist or working under the supervision of a dental hygienist to perform a dental procedure in violation of AS 08.32.110 or AS 08.36.346 ;

(11)falsified or destroyed a patient or facility record, or failed to maintain a patient or facility record for at least seven years after the date the record was created.