Who monitors compliance with Board orders and investigates complaints?

The Iowa Dental Board is responsible for monitoring compliance with Board orders and investigating complaints related to dental practices within the state. This regulatory body ensures that dental hygiene professionals adhere to established standards and the laws governing their practice. The board has the authority to oversee the actions of dental hygienists and can take disciplinary actions if necessary, thereby maintaining public safety and professional integrity in dental hygiene practice.

The other options do not perform this specific oversight function. For instance, the Iowa Health Department focuses on broader public health issues rather than the specifics of dental hygiene practice compliance. The Dental Hygiene Committee may play an advisory role but does not hold the authority to monitor compliance or investigate complaints directly. Meanwhile, the National Dental Association operates at a national level and does not have jurisdiction over state-specific issues or complaints pertaining to individual practitioners or regulatory enforcement in Iowa.