Dr. Ben Burris wanted to give low-income persons in Arkansas cleaning services they could afford, but when he tried, he was treatened by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners – telling him they would revoke his licenses if he continued.
Arkansas law prohibits specialists, like orthodontists, from performing work outside their specialty, even though they are qualified to practice general dentistry.
This is in violation of the 14th Amendment, which states professionals can perform any task they are qualified for.
¨More than half the people of Arkansas don´t have access to regular dental care. Access of care is my passion. I want everyone who wants a great smile to afford it,¨ states Dr. Burris.
Many people simply can´t afford to pay hundreds of dollars for a simple cleaning, and this law prevents competition in the marketplace and inflates prices. In the end, the law only helps dentists, not the public.
Dr. Burris is now fighting this law, which is federal. You can find out more about his case here: http://ij.org/r/arkansas-dentistry/
Unprincipled Laws are counterintuitive.
Federal government doesn’t want us to help one another & they will do whatever they can to stop it! Divide & conquer! Control every aspect of society! Total government dependence!
This is what is wrong with hc …. Overpriced… This guy is trying to help
More than half the people in Arkansas don’t have teeth. Just the way Billy Clinton like his ladies…
Alaska is AK
Arkansas is AR.
Just saying your headline is wrong.
The man is trying to do a good and Christian service..Why must some make disrespectful statements? Your comment,Bruce, is uncalled for!
WEATHER YOU KNOW IT OR NOT OR BELIEVE IT COMMUNIST ARE HERE TO STAY.
we never deal with this stupid $#%&!@* till….Owe Bamma!! if we cant rid ourselves of this demons spawn…this is what we will alway get!!
Arkansas won’t let Dr. Burris clean teeth on his own time? If any low-income people get gum disease, an impacted tooth, etc. won’t Arkansas have to provide dental services? If Dr. Burris was allowed to do as he intends, state dental services would save money. So it’s a “damned if you do/damned if you don’t situation, isn’t it?
I hear banjos