The President announced the need for an Executive Session to consider matters under provisions contained in
Chapter 6, Article 9A, Section 4, not limited to, but primarily for those contained in Subsections (4) and (6). Upon motion
by Dr. C. Richard Gerber, and properly seconded by Dr. David G. Edwards, and unanimously passed, the Board went into
executive session without members of the staff or Counsel present.
Thereafter, the Board came back into a general session upon motion by Dr. David G. Edwards, and properly
seconded by Dr. Diane M. Paletta and unanimously passing.
The first order of business was to discuss new requirements for teaching permits, with no decision at this time.
The next order of business was a discussion concerning salary increases for the Office Manager, Carolyn Brewer
and Assistant Executive Secretary, Susan Combs. Upon motion by Dr. David G. Edwards, and properly seconded by Dr.
Diane M. Paletta, and unanimously passed, the Board voted to increase their salaries by 7% effective the next possible
payroll cycle.
Upon motion by Dr. David G. Edwards, and properly seconded by Dr. C. Richard Gerber, and unanimously
passed, all recommendations made during executive session were approved.
At this time, the President announced the need for an Executive Session to consider matters under provisions
contained in Chapter 6, Article 9A, Section 4, not limited to, but primarily for those contained in Subsections (4) and (6).
Upon motion by Dr. Diane M. Paletta, and properly seconded by Dr. C. Richard Gerber, and unanimously passed, the
Board went into executive session without members of the staff present.
Thereafter, the Board came back into a general session upon motion by Dr. C. Richard Gerber, and properly
seconded by Dr. David G. Edwards and unanimously passing.
The next order of business was a discussion of the Boards use and review of the Board of Pharmacy’s Controlled
Substance Monitoring Program database, with no decisions at this time.
March 24, 2012
The morning started with an executive session for the purposes of giving the law examination and interviewing
applicants for licensure. Thereafter upon motion by Dr. David G. Edwards, and properly seconded by Dr. Diane M. Paletta,
and unanimously passing the Board went into General Session.
The first order of business was to discuss specific new requirements for teaching permits as follows:
The applicant for a teaching permit:
1. Must have dental school dean verified contract with the dental school
2. Must work within the immediate confines of the dental school only
3. Must have a specialty certificate from CODA approved dental school
4. Must be renewed yearly with the written recommendation from the dean
5. Must be conversant in English
6. Must pass the Dental Board law examination
7. Must pay annual fees to the Board
8. Must comply with continuing education requirements
Upon motion by Dr. Diane M. Paletta, and properly seconded by Mrs. Beverly Stevens, and unanimously passed,
the requirements for teaching permits as outlined above were approved going forward from today.
The President directed the legislative committee working on suggested changes to the dental practice act, to
review the boards rules for changes or improvements by June 1st, 2012 as well.
At this time the Board discussed the use of the Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance Monitoring Program
Database (BOP CSMP). Upon motion by Mr. William E. Ford, III, and properly seconded by Dr. David G. Edwards, and
unanimously passed, the Board directs its Executive Secretary to ensure the BOP CSMP is accessed in accordance with
the law and cease any current access not in conformance, and further to review all current cases for compliance.
At this time the meeting was adjourned with the next regularly scheduled meeting on July 18 & 19, 2012 at the
Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, WV.
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