Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12. Professions and Occupations § 12-220-105. Colorado dental board--qualifications of board members--quorum--panel--rules--review of functions--repeal of article

(1)(a) The Colorado dental board is hereby created as the agency of this state for the regulation of the practice of dentistry in this state and to carry out the purposes of this article 220. The board is subject to the supervision and control of the division as provided by section 12-20-103(2).

(b) The board consists of seven dentist members, three dental hygienist members, and three members from the public at large. The governor shall appoint each member for a term of four years, and each member must have the qualifications provided in this article 220. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms of four years. Each board member holds office until the member's term expires or until the governor appoints a successor.

(c) In making appointments to the board, the governor shall attempt to create geographical, political, urban, and rural balance among the board members. If a vacancy occurs in any board membership before the expiration of the member's term, the governor shall fill the vacancy by appointment for the remainder of the term in the same manner as in the case of original appointments.

(d) The governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetence, or neglect of duty.

(a) Is a legal resident of Colorado;

(b) Is currently licensed as a dentist or dental hygienist, if fulfilling that position on the board;  and

(c) Has been actively engaged in a clinical practice in this state for at least five years immediately preceding the appointment, if fulfilling the position of dentist or dental hygienist on the board.

(5)(a) Before the repeal of this article 220 pursuant to subsection (5)(b) of this section, all functions of the board are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104.

(b) This article 220 is repealed, effective September 1, 2025.