Notwithstanding any provision of a group or individual policy or contract of a medical service plan, whenever such a policy or contract provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice of a duly licensed dentist, the following provisions shall apply:
a. A person covered under such medical service policy or contract shall be entitled to reimbursement for such service regardless of whether the service is performed by a duly licensed physician or duly licensed dentist.
b. Equal reimbursement rates shall be paid for services performed, regardless of the discipline of the provider of the service.