Lane Hemsley

The Kansas Dental Board meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The board declined to take action on a proposed Level II Sedation Permit Course from St. Joseph's Health due to the absence of representatives. An overview of sedation permit regulations and inspections was provided, and the board discussed whether dentists could prescribe Chantix or Bupropion for smoking cessation, affirming their authority to do so. An overview of the complaint and investigative process was presented, and the board approved several Stipulation and Consent Orders. The President's Report encouraged board members to become examiners with regional testing agencies and sought volunteers for the Kansas Mission of Mercy event. Updates were given on the Investigative Committee cases, the budget for FY 2025 and FY 2026, and the progress on the new licensing database.

The meeting included discussion and unanimous approval of several Stipulation and Consent Orders. The board welcomed members of the public, but there were no public comments. The board held elections for the positions of President, Vice-President, and Secretary. Due to the ongoing Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) in Hutchinson, Kansas, no additional reports were deemed necessary.

The Kansas Dental Board meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The Board approved a Stipulation and Consent Order related to Case No. 20-54. The Board elected officers, including Jill Ellner as President, Rita Burnett as Vice-President, and Rachael Wiebe as Secretary. Recognition was given to Mark Herzog for his service to the Board, and Rita Burnett was appointed to the Investigative Committee.

The Kansas Dental Board meeting included discussions on various topics such as the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine inquiry regarding dentists' ability to dispense and order home sleep apnea tests, and the clarification of the Kansas Dental Practices Act. The board also discussed dental specialties, including Oral Medicine and Oralfacial Pain. Additionally, the board addressed stipulation and consent orders for Shawn Jensen, D.D.S., and Samantha McMahon, R.D.H., and had a public forum where inquiries were made about supragingival scaling course instruction, COVID-19 vaccines, and teledentistry.

The Kansas Dental Board meeting included discussions on the COVID-19 pandemic response, teledentistry, dental school graduation requirements, and clinical examination methodologies. The board also discussed and approved a stipulation and consent order. Updates were provided on the budget, licensee and specialty licensee reports, and SSI filings. The board held elections for the positions of President, Vice-President, and Secretary.