Indiana Code 25-13-3-8. Availability of access practice dentist; appointment of emergency contact dentist
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-13-3-8
- access practice agreement: means an agreement that:
Indiana Code 25-13-3-2
- access practice dentist: means a licensed dentist who is licensed under IC 25-14 and has entered into an access practice agreement under this chapter with a dental hygienist. See Indiana Code 25-13-3-3
- Dental hygienist: means one who is especially educated and trained in the science and art of maintaining the dental health of the individual or community through prophylactic or preventive measures applied to the teeth and adjacent structures. See Indiana Code 25-13-1-2
- Licensed dentist: refers to a dentist licensed under IC 25-14. See Indiana Code 25-13-1-2
Sec. 8. An access practice dentist shall be available to provide emergency communication and consultation with the dental hygienist who is providing services under an access practice agreement. The access practice dentist shall appoint another licensed dentist in case the access practice dentist cannot be contacted for emergency communication and consultation.
As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.164-2023, SEC.58.