Dental Practice Act

The Missouri Dental Board ensures licensed dental professionals practice in accordance with the rules and statutes of the Dental Practice Act. For specific questions or interpretation, contact the Missouri Dental Board.

Below is a list of topics within the Dental Practice Act to help you find information quicker. Review our FAQ section, which has information on many of these topics.

Note: The following Revisor of Missouri (Statutes) include those related to the practice of dentistry and to the professions of dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants, and are referenced below in relation to the individual topics.

Dentists

Complaints Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.200 (page 14) + Statute: 332.316
Continuing Education Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.240 (page 15) + Statute: 332.181
Definitions Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.001 (page 3) + Statute: 332.011
Dentistry (Practice across State Lines) Statute: 332.069
Dentistry (Practice of) Statute: 332.071
Dentures Statute: 332.364
Disciplinary Actions Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.160 (page 12) + Statute: 332.321
Fees Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.170 (page 13)
Free Dental Services Statutes: 332.323, 332.324
Infection Control Statute: 191.694
Injury or Death Notice Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.210 (page 15)
License Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.010 (page 3) + Statute: 332.181
Licensure by Examination Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.050 (page 3) + Statute: 332.151
Licensing by Reciprocity Statute: 324.009
Medical Records Statute: 191.227
Name, Address Change Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.175 (page 14)
Patient Abandonment Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.114 (page 7)
Prescribing Statute: 332.361
Prescribing Opioids Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.250 (page 17)
Public Records Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.201 (page 14) + Statute: 332.052
Reimbursement Statute: 332.122
Renewal Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.071 (page 6) + Statute: 332.181
Sedation or Anesthesia Permits Rule: 20 CSR 2110-4.010-4.040 + Statute: 332.362
Shade Verification Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.190 (page 14)
Specialists Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.085;2.090 (pages 6-7) + Statute: 332.171
Subpoenas Statute: 332.032
Supervision Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.001 (page 3) + Statute: 332.311
Teeth Whitening Statute: 332.366
Temporary Certificate Statutes: 332.201, 190.500
Volunteer Licensure Statute: 332.112
Well Being Committee Rule: 20 CSR 2110-3.010-3.050 + Statute: 332.327

Dental Hygienists

Dental Hygienists Defined Rule: 20CSR 2110-2.130 (page 10) + Statute: 332.091
Distance Learning Statutes: 332.302, 332.303, 332.304, 332.305, 332.306
Failing Exam Statute: 332.251
Licensure by Examination Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.050 (page 5) + Statute: 332.251
Licensure by Reciprocity Statute: 324.009
Public Health Setting Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.131 (page 11) + Statute: 332.311
Temporary Certificate Statutes: 332.301, 190.500
Volunteer Licensure Statute: 332.113

Dental Assistants

Dental Assistants Defined Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.120 (page 8) + Statute: 332.093
Expanded Functions Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.120 (page 8) + Statute: 332.098

Dental Laboratories

Shade Verification Rule: 20 CSR 2110-2.190 (page 14)
Dentures Statute: 332.364

Dental Laboratories are not licensed/permitted by the Missouri Dental Board. This section is for informational purposes only, should a dental lab inquire about rules/statutes that relate to their profession.