Indiana § 25-14-1-1 - Necessity for license
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§ 25-14-1-1. Necessity for license
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) a rural health center;
(5) a charitable health clinic;
(6) a governmental entity;
(7) a contractor or subcontractor of a governmental entity; or
(8) another entity specified by a rule of the board;
from providing dental health services if the dental health services are provided by dentists (licensed under this chapter) or dental hygienists (licensed under IC 25-13).
Formerly: Acts 1913, c.138, s.1. As amended by P.L.102-2000, SEC.1.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 25-14-1-1 ("Necessity for license") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. 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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