Prohibitions on actions related to dentistry without a license -- Clinical operations of dental practice prohibited from establishing reimbursement rates of services -- Prospective application of section
KRS 313.075
in effect313.075. Prohibitions on actions related to dentistry without a license -- Clinical operations of dental practice prohibited from establishing reimbursement rates of services -- Prospective application of section
(1) A person or entity shall not:
(a) Represent themselves by using the title dentist, dental specialist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant unless licensed or registered under the provisions of this chapter;
(b) Own, operate, offer to operate, or represent or advertise the operation of a dental practice of any type unless licensed by or employing individuals licensed by the board; or
(c) Employ a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant unless that dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant is licensed or registered under the provisions of this chapter.
(2) In a clinical setting:
(a) A person or entity that is not licensed to practice dentistry under this chapter shall not exercise control over: 1. Clinical decision making; 2. Diagnosis or treatment planning; 3. Patient records; 4. The supervision of licensed dental personnel; or 5. The professional judgment of a licensed dentist; and
(b) A licensed dentist shall retain final authority and responsibility for all clinical decisions affecting patient care.
(3) The clinical operations of a dental practice entity shall not be directly or indirectly controlled by a person or entity that establishes reimbursement rates for dental services.
(4) This section shall apply prospectively and ownership interests or contractual arrangements lawfully in existence on April 13, 2026, shall not be:
(a) Impaired or invalidated; or
(b) Prohibited from future expansion or modification.
Effective: April 13, 2026
History: Created 2026 Ky. Acts ch. 131, sec. 12, effective April 13, 2026.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=56883Fetched: 10/20/2026