Montana Board of Dentistry / Department of Labor & Industry Compliance Unit

How the official source says to file

• Use the online form linked by the complaint page, or send the paper form by mail or email to Compliance Unit, P.O. Box 200514, Helena, MT 59620-0514; DLIBSDComplaints@mt.gov.
• Identify the person, license and profession, business, dates, location, witnesses and how you learned of the conduct. Explain events in order and attach evidence copies.
• Sign and date the paper declaration. It affirms accuracy and authorizes use of your name and personal information to investigate or prove misconduct. Ask Compliance about any additional patient-record release.

Supporting guidance: Montana: complaint instructions and FAQ ↗Montana: November 2024 complaint form ↗

What this route may not provide

The Board can impose license sanctions, but cannot award personal damages or require resolution of a private dispute. Its investigators are impartial and do not represent you. A disagreement about a bill needs a clear explanation of any alleged professional violation.

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Do not guess about confidentiality

Anonymous filing is generally unavailable; discuss serious-risk identity concerns with Compliance. The subject receives the complaint. Investigations and dismissed complaints generally remain confidential, subject to court orders; final disciplinary orders are public.

Supporting guidance: Montana: complaint instructions and FAQ ↗Montana: November 2024 complaint form ↗

Ask promptly; investigations may take months

A filing deadline was not established by this check; ask promptly. Review may take several months or longer, and contested hearings add time. This is not a court-filing timetable.

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What may happen after filing

Staff check authority and gather evidence. A screening panel may dismiss or propose discipline, followed by agreement or hearing. You receive a written disposition but are not a party and cannot appeal the screening panel's decision.

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Prepare a reviewable submission

State the concern you want reviewed, give a short chronology and factual consequences, and explain your request. Keep supporting records and follow the receiving authority’s instructions before attaching or sending them.