Authority and scope
Check the license and concern
DOPL’s dentistry program covers dentists and dental hygienists, with anesthesia and sedation-related credentials. Its current notice says expanded-functions certification for dental auxiliaries was created and implementing rules and forms are being developed. Ask DOPL how the particular auxiliary credential applies; do not assume every office employee holds a separate license.
Supporting guidance: Utah dentistry licensing program ↗ADA state dental-board directory: Utah ↗
How the official source says to file
- Use File a Complaint Online or the manual form on DOPL’s complaint page. Complete applicable sections and mark others N/A.
- Identify the professional, license if known, incident location and dates, witnesses and patient relationship. Attach a factual timeline and supporting copies; originals and submitted materials are not returned.
- The paper form directs delivery to DOPL, Attn: Investigations, Heber M. Wells Building, 1st Floor, 160 East 300 South, PO Box 146741, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741. Complete its declaration under criminal penalty, identity and signing/date information, confirming any authority to represent the complainant.
Supporting guidance: Utah DOPL complaint guidance ↗Utah DOPL manual complaint form ↗
What this route may not provide
DOPL enforces professional licensing laws. It does not act as your attorney, settle a private dispute, recover monetary losses or investigate for a lawsuit. A complaint does not establish a right to a refund or injury compensation.
Supporting guidance: Utah DOPL complaint guidance ↗
Do not guess about confidentiality
The webpage describes complaints as nonpublic. The form separately makes records subject to Utah records law and authorizes disclosure for investigation. Anonymous acceptance and concealment of identity from the practitioner were not established; ask DOPL before relying on either.
Supporting guidance: Utah DOPL complaint guidance ↗Utah DOPL manual complaint form ↗
Ask promptly; no filing deadline verified.
A filing deadline was not established by this check; ask promptly at 801-530-6628. The instructions do not establish a guaranteed processing time. A professional complaint should not be assumed to preserve a separate court claim.
What may happen after filing
DOPL reviews the report and says it will notify you what action it can take. Its form requires cooperation and warns that insufficient cooperation can cause closure. Further dental-specific investigation stages were not established by this check.
Supporting guidance: Utah DOPL complaint guidance ↗Utah DOPL manual complaint form ↗
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.
Read the linked authority and process information ↗
Sources and scope
Utah dentistry licensing program ↗
Dentist/hygienist credentials and expanded-functions auxiliary implementation notice.
Source checked: September 19, 2026
Utah DOPL complaint guidance ↗
Entry options, confidentiality, limits, review and assistance.
Source checked: September 19, 2026
Utah DOPL manual complaint form ↗
Preparation, return address, declaration, disclosure consent and cooperation.
Source checked: September 19, 2026
ADA state dental-board directory: Utah ↗
Confirms board name and official program destination; not filing instructions.
Source checked: September 19, 2026
Source check: September 19, 2026. This records a review of the linked material, not a decision about your case. No clinical or legal reviewer is identified for this guide. Confirm current instructions with the receiving authority.