Mississippi Code
General Licensing Requirements
§ 73-9-1. License required

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

Mississippi Code

Title 73 - Professions and Vocations

Chapter 9 - Dentists

General Licensing Requirements

§ 73-9-1. License required

§ 73-9-3. "Dentistry" defined

§ 73-9-7. State board of dental examiners; dental districts; nominations for appointment

§ 73-9-9. Removal of members

§ 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

§ 73-9-21. Supplies

§ 73-9-25. Examinations; subjects; time and place for holding

§ 73-9-27. Licenses; how issued and fees

§ 73-9-28. Issuance of special license, certificate or permit for teaching or dental practice in limited categories

§ 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

§ 73-9-47. Voting by mail

§ 73-9-49. Secretary's report

§ 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

§ 73-9-65. Accused entitled to notice, hearing and appeal; practice of dentistry or dental hygiene pending appeal