Every person who desires to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state must obtain a license to do so as hereinafter provided; but this section shall not apply to dentists or dental hygienists now holding permanent licenses to practice provided the same have been recorded as required by law.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 73 - Professions and Vocations
General Licensing Requirements
§ 73-9-7. State board of dental examiners; dental districts; nominations for appointment
§ 73-9-11. How members shall qualify; quorum
§ 73-9-13. Officers of board; duties and powers
§ 73-9-15. Vote of board members
§ 73-9-17. Board to implement chapter
§ 73-9-19. Registration of dentists
§ 73-9-25. Examinations; subjects; time and place for holding
§ 73-9-27. Licenses; how issued and fees
§ 73-9-29. Certification of dental specialists
§ 73-9-35. Licenses to be exhibited
§ 73-9-37. Duplicate licenses: when issued
§ 73-9-39. Practice under corporation or business name prohibited
§ 73-9-43. Schedule of license fees; delinquency penalties; disposition and distribution of fees
§ 73-9-45. Board members to investigate complaints
§ 73-9-51. Board members not liable to suit for official acts
§ 73-9-53. Licensed pharmacists may fill dentists' prescriptions
§ 73-9-55. Authorization for dental laboratory work
§ 73-9-57. Penalties for practicing illegally
§ 73-9-59. Prosecuting officers under duty to act
§ 73-9-63. Complaint filed against dentist or dental hygienist; hearing