Colorado's dental board adopted new rules under the Dental Practice Act Sunset bill (SB25-194), effective June 30, 2026, with significant implications for dental practices and dental service organizations (DSOs) statewide.
Among the most consequential changes:
- DSOs are prohibited from serving as proprietors of dental practices.
- Only Colorado-licensed dentists or dental hygienists may own their respective practices.
- The rules also address nitrous oxide supervision levels, streamline anesthesia permit processing, and authorize dental hygienists to administer certain vaccines.
The Colorado Dental Association is urging dental teams to review the new requirements. Full rule details are available on the Colorado Dental Association website.
