(a) Any person who practices dentistry or who attempts to practice dentistry without first complying with the provisions of this subchapter or without being the holder of a license entitling the practitioner to practice dentistry in the Territory is guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. Subsequent offenses constitute a felony. Each occurrence of practicing dentistry or attempting to practice dentistry without complying with this subchapter constitutes a separate violation.
(b) Any person who practices as a dental hygienist or who attempts to practice as a dental hygienist without first complying with the provisions of this subchapter and without being the holder of a license entitling the practitioner to practice as a dental hygienist in the Territory is guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. Subsequent offenses constitute a felony. Each occurrence of practicing as a dental hygienist or attempting to practice as a dental hygienist without complying with this subchapter constitutes a separate violation.
(c) A person or entity that functions or attempts to function as a dental practice without first complying with the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. A subsequent offense constitutes a felony. Each occurrence of noncompliance with this chapter constitutes a separate violation.