business entities; licensees; exemptions

Added a new exemption for recognized dental schools, recognized dental therapy schools, and recognized dental hygiene schools from the business entity registration requirement.

Added a new exemption for publicly held companies from the restriction on ownership by individuals with surrendered or revoked licenses.

Modified the exemption for dentists with revoked or surrendered licenses to require that they divest their ownership interest within one year of the disciplinary action, with a specific exception for publicly held companies.

Clarified the exemption for dentists practicing for educational purposes to include specific prohibitions on receiving compensation and treating patients who cannot safely receive care or lack mental competence to consent.

Added a new requirement that facilities offering dental services to the public must be registered by the board unless they are owned by a licensed dentist or regulated by the federal or state government.

Added a requirement that business entities must notify the board of changes to the custodian of records who is responsible for accepting subpoenas and responding to patient records requests.