# Ala. Code § 34-9-3: Section 34-9-3 License or Permit Required to Practice Dentistry

> Alabama · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 34-9-3
- **Heading:** Section 34-9-3 License or Permit Required to Practice Dentistry
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 34 / Chapter 9 / Section 34-9-3

## Text

It shall be unlawful for any person to practice dentistry in the State of Alabama except the following:

(1) Those who are now duly licensed or permitted dentists, pursuant to law.

(2) Those who may be hereafter duly licensed or permitted and who are currently registered as dentists, pursuant to this chapter.

(3) Those nonresident dentists who have been issued a special purpose license to practice dentistry across state lines in accordance with Section 34-9-10. This subdivision shall not apply to those dentists who hold a full, unrestricted, and current license or permit issued pursuant to Section 34-9-8 or Section 34-9-10.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 34-9-1 Section 34-9-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-2 Section 34-9-2 Legislative Findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-3 Section 34-9-3 License or Permit Required to Practice Dentistry](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-4 Section 34-9-4 License Required to Practice Dental Hygiene or Expanded Duty Dental Assisting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-5 Section 34-9-5 Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-6 Section 34-9-6 What Constitutes Practice of Dentistry](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-6.1 Section 34-9-6.1 Mobile Dental Facilities or Portable Dental Operations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-6.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-7 Section 34-9-7 Exemption of Certain Practices and Operations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-7.1 Section 34-9-7.1 Exemption of Participation in Continuing Education Course](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-7.1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-7.2 Section 34-9-7.2 Registration of a 501(C)(3) Entity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-7.2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-8 Section 34-9-8 Dental Facility Teaching Permits; Dental Facility Special Teaching Permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-9 Section 34-9-9 Exercise of Independent Professional Judgment by Dentists; Prohibited Business Arrangements or Relationships; Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-10 Section 34-9-10 Application; Licensure by Credentials; Special Purpose License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 34-9-10.01 Section 34-9-10.01 Special Volunteer License](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T34_C9_S34-9-10.01.md)

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