dental board; business entities; enforcement

This bill requires dental business entities in Arizona to register with the Dental Board and file annual applications detailing their services, leadership, and the dentists responsible for care. To maintain registration, these entities must pay fees, notify the board of any changes within thirty days, and establish written protocols for securely storing and transferring patient records. The legislation also grants the board authority to impose civil penalties, suspend registrations, or issue cease-and-desist orders for violations, while explicitly excluding sole proprietorships and certain professional corporations from these requirements. Additionally, the bill prohibits individuals with revoked or surrendered dental licenses from holding a majority ownership interest in registered dental businesses.