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Relating to requirements for licensees under the purview of the dental board relating to orthodontia services
Sponsored by the Senate State Government (companion To Hf 685 By Committee on Human Resources) Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 16, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 16, 2021
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 2, 2021
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 29, 202145–0
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 8, 202194–2
- Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2021
- Done: Signed into lawMay 20, 2021
HF 685 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 685, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 685 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Dentists providing orthodontic treatment must examine a new patient in person or through video before starting any work. They can skip this initial exam only if the patient brings dental records from a similar exam performed within the last six months. These records must include the necessary X-rays or digital images needed to create a treatment plan.1
Read the official explanation
This bill prohibits a licensee under the purview of the dental board who provides treatment for the correction of malpositions of human teeth or the initial use of orthodontic appliances from beginning orthodontic treatment on a new patient unless either the licensee performs an initial in-person or teledentistry examination of the teeth and supporting structures of the new patient prior to beginning orthodontic treatment, or the new patient provides the licensee with the portion of the dental record taken within the prior six months of an in-person or teledentistry examination of the teeth and supporting structures of the new patient prior to the licensee beginning orthodontic treatment. The required examination shall include any appropriate conventional or digital radiographs or digital imaging that are necessary to develop a suitable orthodontic diagnosis and treatment plan. The bill defines “new patient” as a person whom a licensee has not examined, for whom a licensee has not provided care, or for whom a licensee has not otherwise provided consultation during the two-year period immediately prior to the patient’s most recent appointment.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 16, 2021 (as SSB 1202). On February 24, 2021 it recommended passage.
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- HF 2157 Relating to requirements for licensees under the purview of the dental board relating to o…88th General Assembly · Withdrawn · same titleDidn’t advance
- SF 2150 Relating to requirements for licensees under the purview of the dental board relating to o…88th General Assembly · In committee · same titleCleared committee
- HF 2437 Relating to requirements for licensees under the purview of the dental board relating to o…88th General Assembly · Passed House · similarPassed a chamber
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- SF 54 Relating to requirements for licensees under the purview of the dental board relating to o…89th General Assembly · In committeeSimilar
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