Title 17 — Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
83 chapters · 2,038 sections in this title.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-101 Short title
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This chapter may be known and cited as the “Arkansas Dental Practice Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-102 Definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) (A) “Practicing dentistry” means:(i) The evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment by nonsurgical, surgical, or related procedures of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, and the adjacent and associated…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-103 Employment of hygienists — Scope of duties
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(a) Licensed dentists may employ licensed dental hygienists to act as assistants and to perform the acts, services, and practices described in § 17-82-102 consistently with the provisions of subsection (b) of this section. (b) (1) No dental hygienist shall engage in any of the ac…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-104 Unlawful practice — Definition
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(a) It is unlawful for a dentist or dental hygienist to:(1) (A) Practice in the State of Arkansas under any name other than his or her own true name. However, a dentist may practice under a corporate name that complies with the Dental Corporation Act, § 4-29-401 et seq. (B) A den…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-105 Sales of dental services or appliances
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(a) Any person other than a licensed dentist who sells or delivers or offers to sell or deliver to the general public the services of construction, repair, reproduction, duplication, alteration, adjustment, cleaning, polishing, refinishing, or processing in any other manner of an…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-106 Advertising
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Advertising to the general public for the purpose of soliciting business consisting of any of the acts, services, or practices enumerated in § 17-82-102 or by any rule promulgated by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners under authority of § 17-82-208 shall not be fraudule…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-107 Pharmacists authorized to fill prescriptions
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Pharmacists duly licensed in the State of Arkansas are authorized to fill prescriptions in the State of Arkansas for duly licensed dentists of this state for any drug to be used in the practice of dentistry.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-108 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-82-108Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-109 Enforcement
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It is the duty of the several prosecuting attorneys of the State of Arkansas to prosecute to final judgment every criminal violation of this chapter committed within their respective jurisdictions.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-110 Administration of fluoride varnish by physicians and nurses
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(a) Following a risk assessment of the child's oral health approved by the Department of Health, a physician may apply fluoride varnish to a child's teeth after the physician has completed training on dental caries risk assessment and fluoride varnish application approved by the …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-111 Nonclinical services
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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person or entity shall not practice dentistry or otherwise violate this chapter or the Dental Corporation Act, § 4-29-401 et seq., if the person or entity contracted to provide the following services for a dentist or den…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-201 Members — Appointment — Oath
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(a) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall be composed of nine (9) members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, for terms of five (5) years:(A) Six (6) members shall be regularly licensed, registered, and practicing dentists;(B) One (1…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-202 Members — Qualifications
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(a) The professional members of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall be regularly licensed, registered, and practicing dentists and dental hygienists, each of whom must be a graduate of a reputable college of dentistry or dental hygiene and must have been a regularl…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-203 Members — Removal
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(a) Upon charges filed before it in writing, the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners is empowered to remove any member thereof who has been guilty of continued neglect of duty or who is found to be incompetent, dishonorable, or unprofessional. (b) There shall be no such remo…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-204 Members — Liability
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No member of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners, during the term of his or her office or thereafter, shall be required to defend any action for damages in any of the courts in the State of Arkansas where it is shown that the damages followed or resulted from any of the …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-205 Meetings — Officers
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(a) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall hold at least one (1) regular annual meeting between May 15 and July 15 of each year.(2) The specific date is to be determined by the board. (1) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall hold at least one (1) reg…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-206 Records
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The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall keep a permanent record book in which shall be registered the name, age, address, and license number of each person legally entitled to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in the State of Arkansas, and it shall also keep other p…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-207 Power to sue — Subpoena power — Seal
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(a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners, in its name, may sue and be sued in the courts. (b) (1) In the performance of its duties as herein provided, the board is empowered to issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of persons before it for the purpose of examining any…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-208 Rules
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(a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall have the power to promulgate rules in order to carry out the intent and purposes of this chapter. (b) The board shall by rule prescribe specifically those acts, services, procedures, and practices which constitute the practic…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-209 Expenses — Compensation of members and employees
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(a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners is empowered to incur whatever expenses the board may deem necessary or expedient in performing its function. (b) Each member of the board may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with § 25-16-901 et seq. (c) Th…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-210 Annual reports
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(a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners at its regular annual meeting shall prepare a report of its receipts and disbursements and its transactions in general for the preceding year. (b) The report shall be filed with the Secretary of the Department of Health not later t…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-211 Disposition of funds
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All fees authorized by this chapter and all fines imposed by the courts and collected under the provisions of this chapter are the property of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and shall be paid or delivered to the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas State Board of Den…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-301 License required — Penalty
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(a) (1) No person shall practice dentistry or dental hygiene or attempt or offer to practice either within the State of Arkansas without first having been authorized and issued a regular license by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners.(2) No person shall practice dentistr…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-302 Exemptions — Definition
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(1) This chapter does not prohibit or require a license for the following acts or practices:(1) The performance of duty in this state of a commissioned dental or medical officer of the United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, Uni…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-303 Examinations
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(a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners has exclusive jurisdiction to determine who shall be permitted to practice dentistry and dental hygiene in the State of Arkansas. (b) To this end the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners, at its regular annual meeting and at sp…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-304 Dentists generally — Licensing procedure
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(a) (1) A person not previously licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Arkansas who desires to do so shall apply in writing for examination to the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and shall transmit with the written application his or he…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-305 Dentists — Specialists — Licensing procedure
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(a) (1) A dentist in this state licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners who has complied with requirements as specified by the Council on Dental Education and Licensure of the American Dental Association in a specialty branch of dentistry or who has otherwise met…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-306 Dental hygienists — Licensing procedure
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(a) (1) A dental hygienist who desires to practice his or her profession in the State of Arkansas shall apply in writing for examination to the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners, and he or she shall transmit with the written application his or he…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-307 Applications — False information
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A person who, in order to induce favorable action by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners on any application for a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in the State of Arkansas, makes any statement to the board, whether orally or in writing, which is false and …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-308 Credentials — Persons licensed in other states
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(a) A dentist or dental hygienist who desires to practice his or her profession in the State of Arkansas and who has been practicing his or her profession continuously for a period of five (5) years or more next preceding the date of the application may apply in writing to the Ar…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-309 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-82-309Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-310 Annual renewal — Procedure
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(a) All licenses to practice dentistry or dental hygiene issued in the State of Arkansas shall continue in full force and effect until forfeited, suspended, or revoked, subject to the following provisions:(1) On January 1 of even-numbered years, every dentist and dental hygienist…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-311 Renewal — Penalties for noncompliance
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Failure to renew a license within a period of thirty (30) days after January 1 of even-numbered years shall result in forfeiture of the license.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-312 Annual renewal — Relicensing
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(a) A dentist or dental hygienist whose license has been automatically forfeited pursuant to § 17-82-311 shall be relicensed at any time until January 1 of the year following the forfeiture by:(1) Applying in writing to the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners;(2) Paying all …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-313 Renewal — Nonresidents
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(a) (1) A dentist or dental hygienist who has been licensed and who becomes a nonresident of the State of Arkansas may continue in effect his or her license to practice in the State of Arkansas by paying the renewal fee required of resident dentists and dental hygienists.(2) Befo…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-314 Failure to practice
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(a) All licenses issued to dentists and dental hygienists are automatically forfeited if the licensee ceases to practice his or her profession either in the State of Arkansas or elsewhere for a period of two (2) years. (b) The licensee is not entitled to resume the practice of hi…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-315 [Repealed.]
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A.C.A. § 17-82-315Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-316 Revocation or suspension — Grounds — Effect
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(a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners is vested with the power to revoke or suspend for any period of time the privilege of practicing under any license issued in the State of Arkansas to any dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant possessing an expanded duties …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-317 Revocation or suspension — Procedure
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(a) (1) If the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners or any other person has reason to believe that any license issued to a dentist or dental hygienist or a permit to perform expanded duties issued to a dental assistant should be suspended or revoked because of the existence o…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-401 Legislative intent
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The provisions of this subchapter are intended to be supplemental and in addition to subchapters 1-3 of this chapter and are intended to authorize the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners to issue permits to dental assistants who perform expanded duties as provided in this su…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-402 Penalties
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Any person who violates the provisions of § 17-82-403 or any dentist who permits a person to violate the provisions of § 17-82-403 shall be subject to the penalties and sanctions as set forth in §§ 17-82-301(b) and (c) and 17-82-316.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-403 Permit required
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No person shall perform the expanded duties of a dental assistant as defined by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners in the rules of the board without a permit.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-404 Applications — Issuance
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(a) A dental assistant who desires to perform expanded duties as defined by the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners in the State of Arkansas shall apply in writing for examination to the Secretary-treasurer of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners, and he…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-405 Annual registration
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(a) (1) For dental assistants who perform expanded duties, all permits issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall continue in full force and effect until forfeited, suspended, or revoked.(2) However, on January 1 of odd-numbered years every dental assistant must…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-406 Rules
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All laws pertaining to dentists and dental hygienists as stated in subchapters 1-3 of this chapter and the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners will apply to dental assistants who perform expanded duties.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-501 Provisions supplemental
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The provisions of this subchapter shall be supplemental to the provisions of this chapter and other acts supplemental thereto and shall repeal only such laws as are in direct conflict with this subchapter.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-502 Permit to administer
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A dentist receiving a permit to administer general anesthesia or sedation may administer it in compliance with the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-503 Application for permit
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(a) Any dentist who desires to administer to a patient general anesthesia or sedation as defined by the rules of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and the State of Arkansas shall apply in writing for a permit from the board, shall submit to an on-site inspection by the…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-504 Issuance of permits — Renewal
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(a) All permits issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners to dentists who administer general anesthesia or sedation shall continue in full force and effect until forfeited, suspended, or revoked. (b) At the same time each year a dentist renews his or her license to p…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-601 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Dental home” means a licensed primary dental care provider who has an ongoing relationship with a patient, including without limitation:(A) Comprehensive oral health care that is continuously accessible;(B) Coordinated;(C) Family-centered; and(…