153.17 Unlawful practice.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to practice dentistry or dental surgery or dental hygiene in this state, other than:
1. Those who are now duly licensed dentists, under the laws of this state in force at the time of their licensure; and
2. Those who are now duly licensed dental hygienists under the laws of this state in force at the time of their licensure; and
3. Those who may hereafter be duly licensed as dentists or dental hygienists pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §153.17]
2021 Acts, ch 80, §84
Unnumbered paragraph 1 amended
Structure Iowa Code
Section 153.12 - Board defined.
Section 153.13 - “Practice of dentistry” defined.
Section 153.14 - Persons not included.
Section 153.15 - Dental hygienists — scope of term.
Section 153.15A - Dental hygienists — license requirements, renewal.
Section 153.16 - Dental office where dentist is employed.
Section 153.17 - Unlawful practice.
Section 153.18 - Employment of unlicensed dentist.
Section 153.19 - Temporary permit — fees.
Section 153.20 - Drugs, medicine, and surgery.
Section 153.21 - License by credentials.
Section 153.22 - Resident license.
Section 153.23 - Retired volunteer license.
Section 153.24 - Orthodontia-related services.
Section 153.31 - Falsification in application for renewal.
Section 153.32 - Unprofessional conduct.
Section 153.33 - Powers of board.
Section 153.33A - Dental hygiene committee.
Section 153.33B - Executive director — duties.
Section 153.35 - Construction rule.
Section 153.36 - Exceptions to other statutes.
Section 153.37 - Dental college and dental hygiene program faculty permits.
Section 153.38 - Dental assistants — scope of practice.
Section 153.39 - Dental assistants — registration requirements, renewal, revocation, or suspension.