HRS §447-4

Revocation of dentist's license

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The dental board can take away a dentist's license if the dentist lets a dental hygienist do dental work that the law does not allow. This section is narrow and only covers that one situation.

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The statute, as written — Revocation of dentist's license

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

The board of dentistry may revoke the license of any dentist who permits any dental hygienist employed by or working under the dentist's supervision to perform any dental operation other than that permitted under this chapter.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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