§ 4-301. License required; exceptions

   (a) In general. --

   (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice dentistry before the individual may practice dentistry on a human being in this State.

   (2) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice dental hygiene before the individual may practice dental hygiene on a human being in this State.

(b) Exceptions. -- This section does not apply to:

   (1) A student of dentistry while engaged in an educational program at an approved school of dentistry;

   (2) A student of dental hygiene while engaged in an approved educational program in dental hygiene;

   (3) A dentist while performing official duties in a federal dental service;

   (4) An individual licensed to practice dentistry in any other state or a foreign country, while the individual:

      (i) Makes a clinical demonstration before a dental society, dental convention, association of dentists, or dental college; or

      (ii) Performs professional duties on a specific case for which the individual is called into this State; or

   (5) A dental assistant, if the dental assistant:

      (i) Subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the Board, performs only procedures that do not require the professional skills of a licensed dentist; and

      (ii) Performs intraoral tasks only under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist who personally is present in the office area where the tasks are performed.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 32, § 1, 18, 20A, 27; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 2008, ch. 185.