Michigan law provides civil immunity to retired dentists who provide charitable care.
Retired dentists in Michigan have even more incentive to provide charity care for under-served patients in their communities. In June, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law a Michigan Dental Association-supported House Bill 4389 that provides civil immunity to retired dentists who provide care to the under-served. Now they may do so without the fear of being sued, as long as they possess a voluntary license issued by the Bureau of Health Professionals and services are offered for free.