PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners

MEMBER DIRECTORYBOARD MEMBERSPresidentJay K. Taylor, DDSFargo, NDTerm Expires: March 2009President-ElectLinda Neppl, RDHFargo, NDTerm Expires: March 2011Immediate Past PresidentDale Dohms, DMDMinot, NDTerm Expires: March 2012Secretary/TreasurerErma Hauglie, Consumer MemberBismarck, NDTerm Expires: March 2008Robert Lauf, DDSMayville, NDTerm Expires: March 2008Anthony Malaktaris, DDSBismarck, NDTerm Expires: March 2010Dale Brewster, DDSStanley, NDTerm Expires: March 2011EXECUTIVE STAFFExecutive DirectorRita Sommers, RDH, BAND State Board of Dental ExaminersPO Box 7246Bismarck, ND 58507-7246Tel: (701) 258-8600Fax: (701) 224-9824Ritamichel@aol.comLegal CounselJerome Kettleson, Esq.Pearce & Durick Law FirmPO Box 400Bismarck, ND 58502Board Office StaffJacinda SimmonsTel: (701) 258-8600Fax: (701) 224-9824ndsbde@aptnd.comNorth Dakota State Boardof Dental Examiners web site:nddentalboard.orgFishpaw Honored forTen years of serviceThe North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners at its SeptemberExaminers Breakfast presented Dr. John Fishpaw with a plaque in honorof his ten years (two consecutive terms) of dedicated service to the NorthDakota State Board of Dental Examiners. Dr. Fishpaw, a practicing generaldentist in Minot, North Dakota began his journey with the Board in 1996 andserved the Board in numerous capacities completing his latest term in March2006. In the examination community Dr. Fishpaw is highly respected and waselected in March 2006 by his examining colleagues to serve as President Electfor the Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS). His commitment toserve has been exemplary. He advocates for fairness to the candidates withinthe ongoing journey toward independent third party testing, while alwaysremaining mindful of maintaining public protection. The NDSBDE extendsits most sincere appreciation and gratitude for Dr. Fishpaw’s many hoursof generous dedication to maintaining standards that ensure the quality ofdentistry for the citizens of North Dakota.MISSION STATEMENTThe Mission of the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners isto protect the dental health of the citizens of North Dakota by regulatingthe practice of dentistry and dental hygiene through the enforcementof laws, rules and policies. The board requires competency and ethicalbehavior in all areas of the practice of dentistry.CHANGE OF ADDRESSPursuant to North Dakota Century Code and Administrative Rule,licensed and registered dentists, hygienists and registered dentalassistants shall notify the Executive Director of the Board withinthirty days of a new address. Such licensed and registered dentist orhygienist may not practice dentistry in the state for more than thirtywithout giving such notice. A dentist must provide a new businessaddress. A registered dental hygienists or a registered dental assistant isrequired to provide a new mailing address as well. Failure to providethis information to the board can result in loss of registration of licenseor penalty. You may send all correspondence to:North Dakota State Board of Dental ExaminersPO Box 7246Bismarck, ND 58507-7246NEXT BOARD MEETINGJanuary 12th, 2007 9:00 a.m.Bismarck, NDPage