65-1438. Using services of unlicensed person; written prescription; misdemeanors; suspension or revocation of license. (A) Any dentist who shall use the services of any person (which word when used in this section shall include all legal entities) not licensed to practice dentistry in this state, to construct, alter, repair or duplicate any denture, plate, partial plate, bridge, splint, orthodonic or prosthetic appliance, shall first furnish such unlicensed person with a written prescription, on forms prescribed by the board, which shall contain: (1) The name and address of such unlicensed person. (2) The patient's name or number. In event such number is used, the name of the patient shall be written upon the duplicate copy of such prescription retained by the dentist. (3) The date on which it was written. (4) A prescription[description] of the work to be done, with diagrams if necessary. (5) A specification of the type and quality of materials to be used. (6) The signature of the dentist, and the number of his Kansas license. Such unlicensed person shall retain the original prescription and the dentist shall retain a duplicate copy thereof for inspection by the board, or its agent, for two years.
(B) Any dentist who shall: (1) Use any such service of any such licensed[unlicensed] person without first having furnished him such prescription; or (2) fail to retain a duplicate copy thereof for two years; or (3) refuse to allow the board, or its agent, to inspect it during such time, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and the board may revoke or suspend his license therefor.
(C) Any such unlicensed person who shall: (1) Perform any such service without first having obtained such prescription; or (2) fail to retain the original thereof for two years; or (3) refuse to allow the board, or its agent, to inspect it during such time shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
History: L. 1943, ch. 221, ยง 22; June 28.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 14 - Regulation Of Dentists And Dental Hygienists
65-1421 License required to practice dentistry or dental hygiene.
65-1422 Persons deemed to be practicing dentistry.
65-1423 Act inapplicable to certain practices, acts and operations; definitions.
65-1425 Corporations not to practice dentistry; exception; employee to display name.
65-1428 Examination of applicants; examination subjects and results; licenses.
65-1429 Subsequent examination upon failure to pass; fee.
65-1430 Display of name and license.
65-1432 Change of practice location address.
65-1433 Duplicate license; fee.
65-1437 Advertising; prohibitions; rules and regulations; "licensee" defined.
65-1442 Board to assist prosecuting officers.
65-1445 Druggists may fill prescriptions.
65-1447 Fees; fixed by board, guidelines and limitations.
65-1448 Wartime fee remittance rules.
65-1452 Subpoenas and testimony.
65-1453 Taking of depositions.
65-1454 Witnesses; incriminating testimony compelled; exempt from prosecution.
65-1456a Retired, disabled and inactive dental hygienists; qualifications for extended care permit.
65-1457 Licensure required to practice dental hygiene.
65-1458 Dentists and dental hygienists; revocation or suspension of licenses; hearing; review.
65-1459 Dental interns; rules and regulations; revocation of permits.
65-1460 Penalties for violations.
65-1464 Citation of dental practices act.
65-1467 Dental board complaints and related information confidential, limited disclosure authorized.
65-1468 Professional liability insurance required to practice dentistry.
65-1469 Mobile dental facility or portable dental operation; registration; application of section.
65-1470 Dental office administrative service agreements; registration requirements.
65-1471 Dental services agreements; limitations.
65-1472 Special volunteer dental license established; requirements.