(a) The department shall require that each resident of an institution or the resident’s custodian be asked at least once each year if the resident desires a dental examination and possible treatment at the resident’s own expense.
(b) Each institution shall be encouraged to use all reasonable efforts to arrange for a dental examination for each resident who desires one.

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(c) The institution is not liable for any costs relating to a dental examination under this section.