The High Court has issued conservatory orders suspending the implementation of decisions that would expand the scope of dental practice for non-dentists, pending a hearing.

• The suspension halts changes to the current legal framework governing dental practice until Constitutional Petition No. E499 of 2026 is determined.
• The petition was filed by Dr. Kahura Mundia, Dr. Arnold Malit, and the Kenya Dental Association (KDA).
• The KDA emphasizes that patient safety is paramount and argues that any changes to professional scopes of practice must follow legal processes, rely on scientific evidence, and involve stakeholder engagement.