North Dakota Code § 43-28-04

1. An individual may not be appointed as a dentist member of the board unless that 
individual:
a. Is a dentist licensed and registered under this chapter; and
b. Is actively engaged in the practice of dentistry and has been so engaged in this 
state for at least five years immediately preceding the appointment.
2. An individual may not be appointed as the dental hygienist member of the board 
unless that individual:
a. Is a licensed and registered dental hygienist in accordance with chapter 43 -20; 
and
b. Is actively engaged in the practice of dental hygiene and has been so engaged in 
this state for at least five years immediately preceding the dental hygienist's 
appointment.
3. An individual may not be appointed as the dental assistant member of the board 
unless that individual:
a. Is a registered dental assistant in accordance with chapter 43-20; and
b. Is actively practicing as a registered dental assistant and has been so practicing 
in this state for at least five years immediately preceding the dental assistant's 
appointment.
4. An individual may not be appointed as the independent consumer member of the 
board unless that individual:
a. Has been a resident of North Dakota for five years immediately preceding 
appointment;
b. Has no personal, family, or financial relationship with the dental profession; and

c. Is not a dentist, a dental hygienist, a dental assistant, a physician, a nurse, or the 
spouse of an individual engaged in any of those occupations.
5. The dental hygienist , dental assistant, and independent consumer member of the 
board shall exercise full voting privileges in all areas except that the dental hygienist 
may not participate in the clinical examination of dentists for licensure and the dental 
assistant and independent consumer member may not participate in the clinical 
examination of dentists or hygienists for licensure. Each appointee must continue to 
meet the criteria for appointment for the duration of the appointee's term.

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