Title 17 — Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
83 chapters · 2,038 sections in this title.
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(…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-602 Permit requirement
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(a) (1) Before an operator operates a mobile dental facility, the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall issue a permit to the operator to operate a mobile dental facility.(2) An operator shall submit an application for a mobile dental facility permit to the board in the …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-603 Requirements for operators — Definition
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(a) An operator shall maintain an official business address that shall:(1) Not be a post office box;(2) Be within this state; and(3) Be associated with an established, nonmobile dental facility that shall have an official business address on record with the Arkansas State Board o…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-604 Physical requirements for facilities
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(a) A mobile dental facility shall comply with the following physical requirements and inspection criteria:(1) Ready access by a ramp or lift;(2) A properly functioning sterilization system;(3) Ready access to an adequate supply of potable water, including hot water;(4) A covered…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-605 Notification of changes
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(a) An operator shall notify the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners in writing within fifteen (15) days after a change in the employment of a dentist or dental hygienist working for the operator. (b) An operator shall notify the board in writing within ten (10) days after a…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-606 Sale of mobile dental facility — Notification requirements
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If a mobile dental facility is sold, the current operator shall inform the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners by certified mail within ten (10) days after the date the sale is finalized.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-607 Cessation of operation of mobile dental facility — Notification requirements — Definition
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(a) An operator of a mobile dental facility shall notify the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners at least thirty (30) days before cessation of operation. (b) (1) The notification required under this section shall include without limitation:(A) The final day of operation of t…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-608 Applicability
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An operator, dentist, or dental hygienist working or performing services at a mobile dental facility is subject to this chapter.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-609 Penalties
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(a) An operator, dentist, or dental hygienist who violates this subchapter is subject to § 17-82-316. (b) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall employ procedures under § 17-82-317 in assessing penalties under this section.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-610 Rules
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(a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall adopt rules to implement and enforce this subchapter. (b) The rules adopted under this subchapter shall specify that a dental hygienist or a dental assistant shall not be an operator under this subchapter.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-701 Definitions
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(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Collaborative agreement” means a written agreement between a dentist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and a dental hygienist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners providing that the dental hygienist ma…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-702 Permits — Fees
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(a) (1) A dental hygienist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners is eligible for a Collaborative Care Permit I if the dental hygienist has:(A) Practiced as a dental hygienist for one thousand two hundred (1,200) clinical hours; or(B) Taught for two (2) academic…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-703 Provision of services by collaborative dental hygienists
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(a) A collaborative dental hygienist who obtains a Collaborative Care Permit I may provide prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, dental hygiene instruction, assessment of the patient's need for further treatment by a dentist, and other services provided by law if delegated …
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-704 Reimbursement
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(a) A health insurance company, Medicaid, or other person that pays a fee for service performed by a collaborative dental hygienist under this subchapter shall submit the payment directly to the consulting dentist. (b) If a health insurance company, Medicaid, or other person pays…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-705 Permission of Department of Health — Responsibilities of Department of Health
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(a) In order for a collaborative dental hygienist to provide services to persons under this subchapter, the consulting dentist with whom the collaborative dental hygienist has entered a collaborative agreement must have received permission from the Department of Health for the co…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-706 Rules
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(a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall adopt rules to implement §§ 17-82-701 — 17-82-704. (b) The State Board of Health shall adopt rules to implement § 17-82-705.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-801 Criminal background check
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(a) (1) Beginning July 1, 2011, every person applying for a license or renewal of a license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners shall provide written authorization to the board to allow the Division of Arkansas State Police to release the results of state and f…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-802 License eligibility
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A person shall not be eligible to receive or hold a license to practice dentistry or another healthcare profession issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners if the person has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere or has been found guilty of a felony listed under § 17-3-1…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-803 Waiver
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(a) Section 17-82-802 may be waived by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners upon the request of:(1) An affected applicant for licensure; or(2) The person holding the license subject to revocation. (1) An affected applicant for licensure; or (2) The person holding the lice…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-804 Background records sealed
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(a) A background record received by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners from the Identification Bureau of the Division of Arkansas State Police shall not be available for examination except by:(1) An affected applicant for licensure or his or her authorized representativ…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-901 Text of compact
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The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact is enacted into law and entered into by this state with all states legally joining therein and in the form substantially as follows: Click here to view table. SECTION 1. TITLE AND PURPOSE DENTIST AND DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACTClick here to v…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-902 Administration of compact — Rules
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(a) (a) The Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners is the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact administrator for this state.(b) (1) The board shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this subchapter.(2) Rules promulgated by the board under subdivision (b)(1) of this sectio…
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-83-101 Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Dietetics Practice Act”.
Ark. Code Ann. § 17-83-102 Purpose
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(a) It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing for the licensing and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of dietetics. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the furnishing of general nutritional informatio…