Title 25, PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Sec. 17. (a) The board may issue a license upon payment of the fee set by the board under section 5 of this chapter by an applicant who furnishes satisfactory proof that the applicant: (1) is a dental hygienist; (2) is currently licensed in some other state that has licensing req…

Sec. 17.2. (a) The board may classify a license as inactive if the board receives written notification from the dental hygienist that the dental hygienist will not practice as a dental hygienist in Indiana. (b) The board may issue a license to the holder of an inactive license un…

Sec. 18. Wherever the word "she," or the word "her" shall appear herein, they shall be construed also to mean "he" or "him" respectively. Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.16a.

Sec. 19. This chapter shall be deemed to be enacted in the interests of public health, safety and welfare, and its provisions shall be liberally construed to serve such interests. Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.371, SEC.7.

Sec. 2. As used in this article: (a) "Dental hygienist" means one who is especially educated and trained in the science and art of maintaining the dental health of the individual or community through prophylactic or preventive measures applied to the teeth and adjacent structures…

Sec. 20. (a) An individual who: (1) is licensed under; and (2) fails to comply with; this article or rules adopted under this article is subject to discipline under IC 25-1-9. (b) An individual who is licensed under this article is responsible for knowing the standards of conduct…

Sec. 3. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to practice dental hygiene in Indiana without a license from the board authorizing that person to practice dental hygiene in this state. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates th…

Sec. 4. (a) Any person desiring to practice dental hygiene in Indiana must procure from the board a license to practice dental hygiene. To procure a license, the applicant must submit to the board proof of graduation from an institution described in section 6(2) of this chapter a…

Sec. 4.5. (a) The board may issue a limited voluntary charitable permit for a dental hygienist. An applicant for a permit under this section must meet the following requirements: (1) The applicant must be: (A) the holder of an inactive license under section 17.2 of this chapter; …

Sec. 5. (a) The board shall enforce this chapter. (b) The board may adopt rules consistent with this chapter and with IC 25-14-1 necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter, the examination of dental hygienists, the educational requirements described in section 6(2) of t…

Sec. 6. An applicant: (1) must not have been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently; (2) must be a graduate of a: (A) school for dental hygienists that: (i) is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the A…

Sec. 7. The board may recognize licenses issued by other states as provided in section 17 of this chapter, and may recognize the examination of the national board of dental examiners, if it is consistent with the board's requirements. Formerly: Acts 1945, c.90, s.7; Acts 1963, c.…

Sec. 8. (a) A license to practice dental hygiene in Indiana may be issued to candidates who pass an examination administered by an entity that has been approved by the board. Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), the license shall be valid for the remainder of the renewal period in effect o…

Sec. 1. (a) Except as permitted under this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to practice dentistry in Indiana who is not licensed under this chapter. (b) This chapter does not prohibit: (1) a hospital; (2) a public health clinic; (3) a federally qualified health center; (4) …

Sec. 1.5. The following definitions apply throughout this article: (1) "Agency" refers to the Indiana professional licensing agency established by IC 25-1-5-3. (2) "Board" refers to the state board of dentistry established under this chapter. (3) "Deep sedation" means a drug indu…

Sec. 10. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), unless renewed, a license issued by the board expires on a date specified by the agency under IC 25-1-5-4(l). An applicant for renewal shall pay the renewal fee set by the board under section 13 of this chapter on or before the renewal date…

Sec. 12. (a) The board shall hold not less than two (2) regular meetings in each year at such place as may be fixed by the board and as often in addition as may be necessary for the transaction of such business as may properly come under the provisions of this chapter, and it sha…

Sec. 13. (a) The board is charged with the duty of administering and enforcing the laws pertaining to the practice of dentistry and of dental hygiene. The board may adopt and enforce rules for the administration and enforcement of this article in accordance with IC 4-22-2. The bo…

Sec. 14. (a) The following may bring an action to obtain an injunction against a person who violates section 1 of this chapter: (1) The attorney general. (2) The prosecuting attorney exercising jurisdiction in the county where the unlicensed practice occurs. (3) The board. (4) A …

Sec. 15. If judgment is rendered in favor of the plaintiff in any action brought under the provisions of this chapter, the court rendering the judgment shall also render judgment for reasonable attorney's fees in the action in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant, and…

Sec. 16. (a) An applicant under this article must submit proof satisfactory to the board that the applicant has not been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently. (b) The board may issue a license upon payment of a fee, set…

Sec. 17. (a) This section applies to a dentist who maintains a dental office. (b) Not later than twenty (20) days from receipt of a request from the board, a dentist shall provide the following information to the board: (1) The name, address, and license number of each person pra…

Sec. 18. A dentist shall not fail to post, and keep conspicuously displayed, the dentist's name and license in the dental office wherein the dentist practices, in plain sight of the dentist's patients. If there are more dentists than one (1) practicing or employed in any dental o…

Sec. 2. (a) The state board of dentistry is established and consists of: (1) nine (9) practicing dentists licensed under IC 25-14 who must have been in practice in Indiana for not less than five (5) years; (2) one (1) practicing dental hygienist who: (A) has been practicing in In…

Sec. 20. Proceedings for disciplinary action against a holder of a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in Indiana shall be had in accordance with IC 25-1-7 and IC 4-21.5. Formerly: Acts 1913, c.138, s.17; Acts 1931, c.169, s.10; Acts 1935, c.90, s.8; Acts 1963, c.151,…

Sec. 21. It shall be the duty of the attorney general to represent the board in any court in which an action may be filed for the review of an order of the board as provided for in section 20 of this chapter. The attorney general may, at the attorney general's discretion, call to…

Sec. 22. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) Any commissioned officer of the regular United States armed services, United States Public Health Service, or United States Department of Veterans Affairs in the discharge of the officer's official duties. (2) Any dentist…

Sec. 23. (a) A person is practicing dentistry within the meaning of this chapter if the person does any of the following: (1) Uses the word "dentist" or "dental surgeon", the letters "D.D.S." or "D.M.D.", or other letters or titles in connection with dentistry. (2) Directs and co…

Sec. 23.5. A dentist may include a report from the INSPECT program in a patient's medical file. Any disclosure or release of a patient's medical file must be in compliance with IC 25-26-24-19. As added by P.L.82-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.51-2019, SEC.5.

Sec. 24. The announcing to the public in any manner of intent to maintain, directly or indirectly, an office or place of business for the practice of dentistry, or the use of any professional degree, title, or designation, personal or otherwise, or a sign, card, circular, device,…

Sec. 25. (a) It is a Level 6 felony for a person to do any of the following: (1) Practice dentistry not being at the time a dentist duly licensed to practice as such in this state under this chapter. (2) Employ, hire, or procure one who is not duly licensed as a dentist to practi…

Sec. 25.5. (a) As used in this section, "active patient" applies and refers to a person whom the dentist has examined, treated, cared for, or otherwise consulted with during the two (2) year period before retirement, discontinuation of practice, or moving from or leaving the comm…

Sec. 27.1. (a) The board may classify a license as inactive if the board receives written notification from a licensed dentist stating that the dentist will not practice as a dentist in Indiana. (b) The board may issue a license to the holder of an inactive license under this sec…

Sec. 27.5. (a) The board may issue an instructor's license to an individual who is not otherwise licensed to practice dentistry in Indiana if the individual meets the following conditions: (1) The individual has been licensed or has had the equivalent of a license for five (5) of…

Sec. 28. If any provision of this chapter as amended be decided by the courts to be unconstitutional or invalid, such unconstitutional or invalid provision shall be considered severable from the remainder of this chapter and shall be exscinded therefrom, and the same shall not af…

Sec. 29. This chapter shall be deemed to be enacted in the interests of public health, safety, and welfare, and its provisions shall be liberally construed to serve such interests. Formerly: Acts 1971, P.L.372, SEC.10.

Sec. 3. (a) A person desiring to begin the practice of dentistry in Indiana shall procure from the board a license to practice dentistry in Indiana. Except as provided in section 4.5 of this chapter, to procure the license, the applicant must submit to the board proof of graduati…

Sec. 3.1. (a) A dentist must have a permit to administer: (1) general anesthesia/deep sedation; or (2) moderate sedation using a parenteral route of administration; to a patient. (b) The board shall establish by rule the educational and training requirements for the issuance and …

Sec. 3.5. (a) Under IC 25-1-8 the board shall establish, under IC 25-13-1-5 and section 13 of this chapter, fees sufficient to implement IC 25-13 and IC 25-14. (b) All money received by the board under this chapter shall be paid to the agency, which shall: (1) give a proper recei…

Sec. 3.7. (a) The dental compliance fund is established to provide funds for administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter. Money in the fund shall be used solely for the purposes of investigating and taking enforcement action against violators of: (1) IC 25-1-9 conc…

Sec. 30.2. All certificates issued by the dental board for the practice of dentistry before May 1, 1977, shall be deemed to be licenses for the practice of dentistry. All applications for the practice of dentistry and all renewal notices sent for the practice of dentistry in Indi…

Sec. 30.4. (a) An individual who: (1) is licensed under; and (2) fails to comply with; this article or rules adopted under this article is subject to discipline under IC 25-1-9. (b) An individual who is licensed under this article is responsible for knowing the standards of condu…

Sec. 4.5. (a) An applicant for a license under this article who has been awarded a doctoral degree in dentistry or an equivalent degree from an unaccredited dental college located outside the United States must meet the following requirements in order to be granted a license: (1)…

Sec. 5. (a) The board may at its discretion issue a dental residency permit to a school for use by any student or former student to whom it has not issued a license but who is attending or is a graduate of a dental college recognized by the board and is completing a residency pro…

Sec. 5.5. (a) The board may issue a dental faculty license. An applicant for a license under this section must meet the following requirements: (1) Be a graduate of an American Dental Association recognized dental program, as determined by the board. (2) Be employed by a recogniz…

Sec. 5.7. (a) The board may issue a limited voluntary charitable permit. An applicant for a permit under this section must meet the following requirements: (1) An applicant must be: (A) the holder of an inactive license under section 27.1 of this chapter; or (B) licensed as a den…