Sec. 1. (a) Except as permitted under this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to practice dentistry in Indiana who is not licensed under this chapter.

     (b) This chapter does not prohibit:

(1) a hospital;

(2) a public health clinic;

(3) a federally qualified health center;

(4) a rural health center;

(5) a charitable health clinic;

(6) a governmental entity;

(7) a contractor or subcontractor of a governmental entity; or

(8) another entity specified by a rule of the board;

from providing dental health services if the dental health services are provided by dentists (licensed under this chapter) or dental hygienists (licensed under IC 25-13).

Formerly: Acts 1913, c.138, s.1. As amended by P.L.102-2000, SEC.1.