The regular meeting of the State Board of Dental Examiners shall be held at least annually at such place, date and time as the board may determine in its discretion, for the purpose of examining applicants for a license to practice dentistry and dental hygiene, and continue in session until all applicants have been examined and their examinations have been approved or disapproved. The board may meet more often if necessary, in the discretion of the board, at such times and places as it may deem proper for the examination of applicants who may wish to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this state, to administer makeup examinations, or for the purpose of enforcing the dental laws of the state.
Examinations for a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene shall cover the subjects taught in the recognized schools of dentistry or dental hygiene together with such other subjects and practical demonstrations as the board may require.
The state shall furnish the necessary equipment for the required practical examinations for dentists and dental hygienists, and properly house and care for same.
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