Statutes & Rules

The governing statutes for the Board of Dental Practice are found in the following locations. This is not a complete listing of statutes. If you have any questions regarding this material, please contact us at (207) 287-3333.

• Maine Freedom of Access Law 1 M.R.S. 401 - 505
• Administrative Procedures Act 5 M.R.S. § 8001-10,005
• License Disqualification on the Basis of Criminal Record 5 M.R.S. Chapter 341, § 5301 § 5304
• Department of Professional & Financial Regulations Statutes 10 M.R.S. § 8001-8008
• Maine Professional Service Corporation Act 13 M.R.S. § 732
• Confidentiality of health care information 22 M.R.S. § 1711-C
• Maine Health Security Act 24 M.R.S. § 2501-2511
• Maine Dental Practice Act 32 M.R.S. § 18301 – 18393

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• Maine Board of Dental Practice Rules

The governing rules for the Board of Dental Practice are maintained on the Secretary of State’s web site.

Enacted Legislation

Public Law	Effective Date
PL 25, c. 71 (PDF) (Fee Caps) PL 25, c. 83 (PDF) (EFDA Scope of Practice) PL 25, c. 107 (PDF) (Resolve, Alternate Licensure Pathways) PL 25, c. 121 (PDF) (OPOR Complaint Process Change) PL 25, c. 366 (PDF) (FBI Background Checks)	May 16, 2025 May 23, 2025 September 24, 2025 September 24, 2025 September 24, 2025

Proposed Rule

Proposed Rule(s)	Hearing Date	Public Comment Deadline

Adopted Rule

Board Rules	Effective Date
Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13	May 12, 2024