Abstract
This legal column addresses the severe regulatory and legal risks of employing a dental hygienist whose license has lapsed. MDA Legal Counsel explains that under Michigan law (MCL 333.16222(1)), licensed health care professionals are mandatory reporters and must notify the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) upon learning of unlicensed practice. Continuing to employ an unlicensed hygienist exposes the dental practice to administrative sanctions, loss of licensure, and liability. Practice owners are advised to verify employee licenses regularly and screen for unresolved administrative complaints
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Schulte, Daniel JD
(2026)
"Oct. 2026 - Dentistry and the Law: Dealing With an Unlicensed Employee,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 108:
No.
10, Article 4.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol108/iss10/4
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