Missouri Dental Board

3605 Missouri Boulevard
PO Box 1367
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Phone: (573)-751-0040
Fax: (573)-751-8216

Email: Dental@pr.mo.gov
Website: http://www.pr.mo.gov/dental.asp

Director: Brian Barnett

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 332.021

Department: Commerce and Insurance

Mission: The Missouri Dental Board exists to protect and serve the publics interests in dentistry and to preserve the integrity of the dental profession.

Function: The Missouri Dental Board adopts, publishes, and enforces rules and regulations which regulate and define the acts and areas of practice which may be performed by dentists and dental hygienists.

SubCommittees:

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 4 meetings

Location of meetings: Jefferson City

Duration of meetings: 2 days

Preparation time for meetings: 2 to 3 days per meeting

Total time commitment: 20 to 25 days per year

Details on Members

Total members: 7

Appointed members: 7

Term length: 5 years

Compensation: Members receive a per diem not to exceed $50 for each day devoted to the affairs of the board and reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: 5 members must be dentists, 1 must be a hygienist, and 1 must be a public member

Political Requirements: no

Geographic Requirements: no

Senate Consent Required: Yes