Prevent Non-Dentist Ownership of Dental Practices

Preserve current language in the dental practice act which states only a licensed dentist can own, operate, or control a dental practice and make clinical decisions regarding patient care. Prevent any changes to the dental practice act that

would allow non-dentists (including private equity firms) to own dental practices as a matter of patient safety and provider protection – as this would open the door for non-dentists to drive decision making regarding patient care and potential provider liability. Maintain the dental board’s authority to review management arrangement (contracts) between dental management companies and dental practices to ensure non-dentists cannot establish ownership of dental practices in conflict with the current dental practice act.