What action can the SBDE take after a notice and hearing?

The State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) has several potential actions it can take after conducting a notice and hearing regarding a dental professional's conduct. Issuing a warning letter is commonly used as a corrective measure. This action serves as an official notice to the individual that their behavior was not in compliance with regulations but can be corrected without resorting to more severe penalties. A warning letter provides an opportunity for the license holder to understand the infractions and improve their practices without facing immediate loss of their license.

This approach emphasizes the Board’s role in guidance and education while ensuring the integrity and safety of dental practices. It is particularly fitting for situations where the infraction may not be severe enough to warrant a harsher penalty, allowing the professional to maintain their standing within the dental community while addressing the issues raised during the hearing.

In contrast, automatically revoking a license would be an extreme measure that typically requires more serious or repeated violations and is not a standard consequence after a hearing unless particularly severe circumstances exist. Providing free training to all dental assistants, while beneficial in an educational context, does not align as an action resulting from a hearing outcome targeted at a specific individual. Finally, although publishing a list of offenders may serve a public interest function, it