Michigan Compiled Laws
368-1978-15-166 - Part 166 Dentistry (333.16601...333.16659)
Section 333.16605 - Use of Words, Titles, or Letters.

Sec. 16605.
The following words, titles, or letters, or a combination of any of those words, titles, or letters, with or without qualifying words or phrases, are restricted in use only to those individuals who are authorized under this part to use the following terms and in a way prescribed in this part:
(a) "Dentist", "doctor of dental surgery", "oral and maxillofacial surgeon", "orthodontist", "prosthodontist", "periodontist", "endodontist", "oral pathologist", "pediatric dentist", "dental hygienist", "registered dental hygienist", "dental assistant", "registered dental assistant", "dental therapist", "r.d.a.", "d.d.s.", "d.m.d.", "r.d.h.", and "d.t.".
(b) Beginning September 1, 2022, "oral and maxillofacial radiologist", "dental anesthesiologist", "oral medicine doctor", "public health dentist", and "orofacial pain specialist".
History: Add. 2006, Act 429, Imd. Eff. Oct. 5, 2006 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 463, Eff. Mar. 27, 2019 ;-- Am. 2021, Act 12, Eff. Mar. 30, 2022 Popular Name: Act 368

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 333 - Health

Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)

Article 15 - Occupations (333.16101...333.18838)

368-1978-15-166 - Part 166 Dentistry (333.16601...333.16659)

Section 333.16601 - Definitions; Principles of Construction.

Section 333.16605 - Use of Words, Titles, or Letters.

Section 333.16608 - Health Profession Specialty Field License; Qualifications; Renewal; Reference as Specialty Certification.

Section 333.16611 - Dentist, Dental Hygienist, or Dental Assistant; License or Authorization Required; Deep Scaling, Root Planing, and Removal of Calcareous Deposits; Qualifications for Dental Hygienist Licensure; Administration of Intraoral Block an...

Section 333.16620 - Terms of Office.

Section 333.16621 - Michigan Board of Dentistry; Creation; Appointment and Qualifications of Members; Meetings; Voting.

Section 333.16624 - Task Force; Creation; Purpose; Membership.

Section 333.16625 - Rules as to Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant; Dental Hygiene Services Performed Under Supervision of Dentist as Part of Program for Dentally Underserved Program; Designation of Grantee Health Agency; Requirements; Notification...

Section 333.16626 - Dental Assistant as Second Pair of Hands.

Section 333.16627 - Establishment of Dental Clinic by Nonprofit Corporation.

Section 333.16631 - Applicability of Section to Dentist Who Uses Dental Amalgam and Who Removes Dental Amalgam; Exceptions; Procedures; Rules; Violations; Preemption.

Section 333.16641 - Work Authorization for Dental Laboratory Services Required; Retention and Inspection of Work Authorizations and Copies.

Section 333.16642 - Work Authorization for Dental Laboratory Work; Form; Contents; Name or Number of Work Authorization to Accompany Invoice; Prohibition.

Section 333.16643 - Dental Laboratory; Prohibited Conduct.

Section 333.16644 - Record of Dental Treatment Required; Retention; Rules Prescribing Form and Content; Using Record for Identification Purposes.

Section 333.16645 - Marking Identification on Denture or Orthodontic Appliance.

Section 333.16647 - Dental Laboratory; Inspection; Compliance; Violation as Misdemeanor.

Section 333.16648 - Information Relative to Care and Treatment of Dental Patient; Confidentiality; Privilege; Disclosure; Consent; Instances Not Prohibiting Disclosure.

Section 333.16651 - Dental Therapist; Requirements for Licensure.

Section 333.16652 - Board; Granting License; Payment of Fees.

Section 333.16653 - License Renewal; Continuing Education.

Section 333.16654 - Dental Therapist; Scope of Practice; Within Certain Health Settings.

Section 333.16655 - Restricted Practice; Written Practice Agreement; Requirements; Supervising Dentist Limitations; "Written Practice Agreement" Defined.

Section 333.16656 - Scope of Practice; Services Included; Prohibition on Prescribing a Controlled Substance; "Health Care Professional" Defined.

Section 333.16657 - Referrals; Beyond Scope of Practice.

Section 333.16658 - Rules; Study on Licensing Dental Therapists; Written Report.

Section 333.16659 - Third Party Reimbursement or Mandated Worker's Compensation Benefits.