The bill amends several sections of the Kansas dental practices act, specifically K.S.A. 65-1430, 65-1435, 65-1436, and 65-1467, to enhance transparency and accountability in dental practices. It requires dentists to display their name, license, and renewal certificate prominently in their offices and mandates that treating dentists provide patients with essential information about themselves and the ownership of the dental practice upon request. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disciplinary action by the Kansas dental board. Additionally, the bill clarifies the conditions under which dentists can associate with one another and operate under various business names, ensuring that such names do not misrepresent the dentists to the public.

The bill also outlines the grounds for disciplinary actions against dentists, including fraud, incompetence, and violations of state laws related to dental practice. It establishes a process for the Kansas dental board to take action against licensees who engage in misconduct, including the potential for license revocation or suspension. Furthermore, it emphasizes the confidentiality of complaints received by the board while allowing for certain disclosures under specified circumstances. The bill repeals previous versions of the mentioned statutes, streamlining the legal framework governing dental practices in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-1430, 65-1435, 65-1436, 65-1467