General Licensing Requirements

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Section
73-9-1

License required

Section
73-9-3

"Dentistry" defined

Section
73-9-5

"Dental hygiene" defined

Section
73-9-7

State board of dental examiners; dental districts; nominations for appointment

Section
73-9-9

Removal of members

Section
73-9-11

How members shall qualify; quorum

Section
73-9-13

Officers of board; duties and powers

Section
73-9-15

Vote of board members

Section
73-9-17

Board to implement chapter

Section
73-9-19

Registration of dentists

Section
73-9-21

Supplies

Section
73-9-23

Examinations for license

Section
73-9-24

Alternative procedure for qualifying for license based on credentials

Section
73-9-25

Examinations; subjects; time and place for holding

Section
73-9-27

Licenses; how issued and fees

Section
73-9-28

Issuance of special license, certificate or permit for teaching or dental practice in limited categories

Section
73-9-29

Certification of dental specialists

Section
73-9-31

Repealed

Section
73-9-33

Repealed

Section
73-9-35

Licenses to be exhibited

Section
73-9-37

Duplicate licenses: when issued

Section
73-9-39

Practice under corporation or business name prohibited

Section
73-9-41

Unauthorized practice of dentistry or dental hygiene by unlicensed person; board may summon suspected violators; civil penalties for violations; costs of investigation and hearing; violators must return any fees collected

Section
73-9-43

Schedule of license fees; delinquency penalties; disposition and distribution of fees

Section
73-9-45

Board members to investigate complaints

Section
73-9-47

Voting by mail

Section
73-9-49

Secretary's report

Section
73-9-51

Board members not liable to suit for official acts

Section
73-9-53

Licensed pharmacists may fill dentists' prescriptions

Section
73-9-55

Authorization for dental laboratory work

Section
73-9-57

Penalties for practicing illegally

Section
73-9-59

Prosecuting officers under duty to act

Section
73-9-61

Denial of issuance or renewal, revocation, or suspension of license for cause; monetary penalty in lieu of denial, revocation, or suspension; other disciplinary measures

Section
73-9-63

Complaint filed against dentist or dental hygienist; hearing

Section
73-9-65

Accused entitled to notice, hearing and appeal; practice of dentistry or dental hygiene pending appeal

Section
73-9-67

Repealed