(a) A person or entity shall not be considered in violation of the Arkansas Dental Practice Act, Arkansas Code § 17-82-101 et seq., or the Dental Corporation Act, Arkansas Code § 4-29-401 et seq., if the person or entity contracted to provide the following services for a dentist or dental corporation in a dental practice:

1. (1) Owning or leasing an asset used by a dental practice, including real property, furnishings, equipment, inventory, and other goods, but not including dental patient records;
2. (2) Employing or contracting for the services of personnel other than licensed dentists; or
3. (3) Providing administrative services, financial services, or other business activities of a dental practice that do not include practicing dentistry.