Alabama § 34-9-3 - License or Permit Required to Practice Dentistry.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-9-3 — License or Permit Required to Practice Dentistry., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-9-3. License or Permit Required to Practice Dentistry.
It shall be unlawful for any person to practice dentistry in the State of Alabama except the following:
(1) Those who are now duly licensed or permitted dentists, pursuant to law.
(2) Those who may be hereafter duly licensed or permitted and who are currently registered as dentists, pursuant to this chapter.
(3) Those nonresident dentists who have been issued a special purpose license to practice dentistry across state lines in accordance with Section 34-9-10. This subdivision shall not apply to those dentists who hold a full, unrestricted, and current license or permit issued pursuant to Section 34-9-8 or Section 34-9-10.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-9-3
What does Code of Alabama § 34-9-3 cover?
Section 34-9-3 ("License or Permit Required to Practice Dentistry.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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