What actions can the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry take regarding a dental hygiene license?

• A. Limit, revoke, or suspend the license
• B. Collect a fine only
• C. Place a surgeon general warning on the license
• D. Issue new license without examination

Answer: (A)

In this jurisdiction, the board’s authority over licensure is to regulate practice and protect the public by imposing disciplinary actions when rules are violated. The most direct way to address issues with a dental hygienist’s license is to limit the license, suspend it, or revoke it. These actions restrict or end the right to practice until conditions are satisfied or forever, depending on the severity of the violation.

Fining alone isn’t the sole or primary action the board takes—sanctions can include fines, but they’re typically part of a broader disciplinary order and not the complete mechanism. Placing a surgeon general warning on a license isn’t a recognized licensing action, and issuing a new license without examination would bypass established licensure requirements and isn’t permitted.