Does the Board have the authority to monitor substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation of a licensee?

In the context of Nevada's dental practice regulations, the authority of the Board to monitor substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation of a licensee is not absolute. The Board primarily focuses on regulatory compliance and ensuring the safe practice of dentistry within the state. While it may have some involvement in cases where a licensee is found to be unfit for practice due to substance abuse, its ongoing authority to monitor treatment and rehabilitation is limited.

Typically, once a licensee has undergone treatment, the Board may require documentation or progress reports as part of their re-evaluation process. However, this does not grant the Board the continual monitoring power akin to that of a medical oversight body. Instead, the Board's involvement is more about ensuring that the licensee has taken necessary steps towards rehabilitation and compliance, rather than overseeing their entire recovery process.

Understanding this context clarifies why the Board's authority does not extend to monitoring all treatment and rehabilitation efforts of licensees, which can vary widely based on individual circumstances and may often fall under the domain of healthcare providers and professional counseling agencies.