C.R.S. § 12-220-301
12-220-301. Persons entitled to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene
12-220-301. Persons entitled to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene. (1) It is unlawful for any person to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene in this state except those:
(a) Who are duly licensed as dentists, dental therapists, or dental hygienists pursuant to this article 220;
(b) Who are designated by this article 220 as dental assistants, but only to the extent of the procedures authorized by this article 220 and the rules adopted by the board.