Notwithstanding any provision of a policy or individual health insurance contract hereafter delivered, issued for delivery, amended, renewed or ratified in this State, 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 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.