Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "dentist" means an individual who holds a license to practice dentistry in Indiana issued under IC 25-14-1.
As added by P.L.135-1984, SEC.1.
Sec. 2. Except as otherwise provided in section 5 of this chapter, a dentist shall see that each denture the dentist delivers to a patient in Indiana is marked in the manner prescribed in this chapter if the denture has been fabricated by the dentist or under a work order issued by the dentist.
As added by P.L.135-1984, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.149-2025, SEC.9.
Sec. 3. Except as otherwise provided in section 5 of this chapter, a dentist shall see that each partial denture the dentist delivers to a patient in Indiana is marked in the manner prescribed in this chapter if the partial denture has been fabricated, rebased, or duplicated by the dentist or pursuant to a work order issued by the dentist.
As added by P.L.135-1984, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.149-2025, SEC.10.
Sec. 4. Each denture and each partial denture covered by section 2 or 3 of this chapter shall be marked with the patient's name.
As added by P.L.135-1984, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.264-2013, SEC.14.
Sec. 5. If a dentist:
(1) determines that it is impossible to mark a denture or a partial denture in the manner described in section 4 of this chapter; and
(2) notifies the patient in writing of that determination before the denture or partial denture is delivered to the patient;
the marking requirements of this chapter do not apply to that denture or partial denture.
As added by P.L.135-1984, SEC.1.