PURPOSE: This rule establishes methods by which dentists in Missouri may practice.

1. (1) Dentist(s) licensed to practice in the state of Missouri may practice in one (1) of the following forms:

   1. (A) Sole Proprietorship;
   2. (B) Partnership;
   3. (C) Professional Dental Corporation; or
   4. (D) Dental Limited Liability Company.

2. (2) The board adopts the following requirements for naming of dental practice:

   1. (A) Designations must be under the name(s) of one (1) or more of the dentist(s) practicing in such practice; and
   2. (B) Name must contain a dental indicator, such as D.D.S. or D.M.D.

AUTHORITY: section 332.031, RSMo 1994.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 110-2.150. Original rule filed Dec. 12, 1975, effective Jan. 12, 1976. Rescinded and readopted: Filed Oct. 13, 1983, effective Jan. 13, 1984. Amended: Filed June 27, 1995, effective Dec. 30, 1995. Moved to 20 CSR 2110-2.150, effective Aug. 28, 2006.

*Original authority: 332.031, RSMo 1969, amended 1981