22 TAC § 108.3. Consumer Information

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Texas Administrative Code › Title 22 EXAMINING BOARDS › Part 5 STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 108 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT › 22 TAC § 108.3

This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

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(a) A Texas dentist practicing dentistry in Texas shall notify dental patients that complaints concerning dental services can be directed to the Board by providing the name, mailing address, and telephone numbers of the Board. Such notification must be accomplished by one or more of the following three methods:

(1) On a sign prominently displayed in the place of business of an individual or entity regulated under the Dental Practice Act; or,

(2) On each registration form, application, brochure, or written contract for services of an individual or entity regulated under the Dental Practice Act; or,

(3) in a bill of service provided by an individual or entity regulated under the Dental Practice Act.

(b) Signs, if utilized for such notification, may be obtained from the Board office at cost. Signs shall be exhibited in the dental office in plain view of patients.

(c) Unless the sign provided by the Board is utilized, the following requirements shall be met in order to comply with this rule:

(1) Lettering size shall be a minimum of 10-point;

(2) Lettering shall be in black, or blue-black ink;

(3) All lettering shall be legible;

(4) Signs not obtained from the Board shall be a minimum of 5 x 7 inches in size.

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