Oklahoma § 59-328.31 Professional entities formed for practice of dentistry.

Oklahoma Statutes

§ 59-328.31 — Professional entities formed for practice of dentistry.

Oklahoma § 59-328.31

Title 59Professions And Occupations

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Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-328.31 (2026).

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A.Professional entities formed pursuant to the Professional Entity Act, for the purpose of rendering professional services by a dentist, shall be subject to all of the provisions of the State Dental Act, except that professional entities shall not be required to obtain a license from the Board of Dentistry. Individuals who hold a license issued by the Board shall be responsible, pursuant to the State Dental Act, for their personal conduct without regard to the fact that they are acting as an owner, manager, agent or employee of, or the holder of an interest in, a professional entity.

B.Professional entities formed for the purpose of rendering professional services by a dentist must register with the Board before rendering such services and must update the registration during the renewal

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A. Professional entities formed pursuant to the Professional Entity Act, for the purpose of rendering professional services by a dentist, shall be subject to all of the provisions of the State Dental Act, except that professional entities shall not be required to obtain a license from the Board of Dentistry. Individuals who hold a license issued by the Board shall be responsible, pursuant to the State Dental Act, for their personal conduct without regard to the fact that they are acting as an owner, manager, agent or employee of, or the holder of an interest in, a professional entity. B. Professional entities formed for the purpose of rendering professional services by a dentist must register with the Board before rendering such services and must update the registration during the renewal period of each year. The Board shall: 1. Provide the form and establish the fee for the registration and update; 2. Maintain a registry of all such professional entities; and 3. Publish annually a summary of the registry. C. The Board is authorized to issue certificates pursuant to Section 804 of Title 18 of the Oklahoma Statutes and shall maintain a record of each certificate issued. D. Enforcement actions by the Board for violation of the State Dental Act or the rules of the Board may be brought against a professional entity as well as against any individual who is or has acted as an owner, manager, agent or employee of, or the holder of an interest in, the professional entity.