Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-900

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
Recognizing that the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, and dental hygiene is a privilege granted by the state of Idaho and is not a natural right of individuals, the purpose of this chapter is to assure the public health, safety and welfare in the state by the licensure and regulation of dentists, dental therapists, and dental hygienists.