Sec. 12. (a) After providing dental hygiene services to a patient, the dental hygienist shall provide the patient or the parent or legal guardian of the patient with the following written information:

(1) Complete contact information, including the name, telephone number, and license number, of the dental hygienist who provided the services.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-13-3-12

  • 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
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • License: means the license to practice dental hygiene issued by the state board of dentistry to dental hygienist candidates who satisfactorily pass the board's examinations. See Indiana Code 25-13-1-2
(2) Emergency contact information of the dental hygienist and the access practice dentist and any necessary protocols in the event of emergency.

(3) A list of the treatment provided, including, when applicable, billing codes, fees, and tooth numbers.

(4) A description of any further treatment that is needed or recommended.

(5) A statement that includes the following:

(A) The patient may choose to have dental services at a location where dental care is not normally provided.

(B) Dental hygiene services do not include a comprehensive dental examination.

     (b) The access practice dental hygienist must recommend that the patient see a dentist and provide a list of at least three (3) dentists for comprehensive dental care. The list must include the access practice dentist.

As added by P.L.30-2018, SEC.2.