Dentists licensed in this state who practice as individuals, partnerships, professional corporations, associations, or other group practices may use a fictitious or corporate name for the facility in which they conduct their practice if the following conditions are met:

1. (1)

   1. (A) Each fictitious or corporate name shall be registered with the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners by a licensed dentist or dentists, who:

      1. (i) Must be associated with the dental facility; and
      2. (ii) Shall assume responsibility for compliance with the section.
   2. (B) Each fictitious or corporate name must be approved by the board prior to the use of the name.
   3. (C) Names that in the judgment of the board are false, misleading, or deceptive will be prohibited.

   4. (D)

      1. (i) There will be only one of a kind fictitious or corporate name issued.
      2. (ii) To issue the same name more than once would be in the opinion of the board false, misleading, or deceptive;
2. (2) It is the obligation of each licensed dentist or dental hygienist who works in a facility that utilizes a fictitious or corporate name to notify the board in writing of the same;
3. (3) In the entrance or reception area of the dental office, a chart or directory listing the names of all dentists and dental hygienists practicing at that particular location shall be kept at all times prominently and conspicuously displayed;
4. (4) The names of all dentists and dental hygienists who practice under the fictitious or corporate name shall be maintained in the records of the dental facility for five (5) years following their departure from the practice; and
5. (5) Fictitious names previously approved and registered with the board will be considered as being in compliance with this part.