# C.R.S. § 12-220-301: 12-220-301. Persons entitled to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A220_P3_S12-220-301

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-220-301
- **Heading:** 12-220-301. Persons entitled to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 12 / Article 220 / Part 3 / Section 12-220-301

## Text

12-220-301. Persons entitled to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene. (1) It is unlawful for any person to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene in this state except those:

(a) Who are duly licensed as dentists, dental therapists, or dental hygienists pursuant to this article 220;

(b) Who are designated by this article 220 as dental assistants, but only to the extent of the procedures authorized by this article 220 and the rules adopted by the board.

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