What must a dentist do to retire from practice?

To retire from practice, a dentist must notify the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners. This is a vital step because the board maintains records of licensed professionals, and informing them of retirement ensures that the dentist's license status is updated appropriately. It also allows the board to manage any remaining obligations or requirements related to the dentist's practice, including patient care continuity and transferring patient records.

Options like closing the office for good may coincide with retirement but do not fulfill the legal requirement of notifying the licensing board. Similarly, offering final discounts to patients or selling the practice immediately are not mandated actions tied to retirement; they are business decisions that may or may not be made by a dentist planning to retire. Therefore, the critical action required by law and professional ethics is to inform the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners.