HRS §448-14.5
Dentists cannot let non-dentists control their practice
This law stops licensed dentists from letting people or companies that are not dentists own, direct, or control their dental practice. It also stops non-dentists from making treatment decisions or blocking access to patient records or office equipment. The law does not apply to government agencies or certain charitable groups.
The statute, as written — Prohibition on ownership and interference
(a) No dentist licensed pursuant to this chapter who engages in the practice of dentistry shall permit a person or entity, other than a dentist licensed pursuant to this chapter, to directly or indirectly own, direct, control, or interfere with the licensee's practice of dentistry; provided that this section shall not apply to the State or any county, any legally incorporated eleemosynary dispensary or infirmary, private school, or welfare center. (b) A licensed dentist shall not permit a non-dentist to: (1) Direct or interfere with the licensee's clinical judgment and competent practice of dentistry; (2) Select a course of treatment for a patient, the procedures or materials to be used as part of the course of treatment, and the manner in which such course of treatment is carried out by the licensee; (3) Exercise control of the patient's records; or (4) Prohibit or limit access to the dental office, facilities, and equipment necessary to provide service to the licensee's patients.
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