Ohio Admin. Code 4715-23-01 - Requirements for teledentistry permit
(A)
Each applicant
for a teledentistry permit shall submit the statutory fee and an application to
the board.
(1)
On this application, the dentist applicant for a
teledentistry permit shall state under oath whether:
(a)
The applicant has
read all laws and rules governing teledentistry in the state of Ohio, including
but not limited to sections
4715.43 to 4715.437 of the
Revised Code and this chapter of the Administrative Code.
(b)
The applicant has
the necessary equipment required to safely and securely deliver dental services
through teledentistry, specifically regarding synchronous, real-time
communication.
(c)
The applicant has established all necessary policies,
protocols, and orders to safely deliver dental services through teledentistry
at all locations where dental services will be provided through
teledentistry.
(d)
The applicant's Ohio license to practice dentistry is
in good standing.
(e)
The license or registration of dental hygienists and
expanded function dental auxiliaries who will provide dental services through
teledentistry for the applicant are in good standing.
(f)
Any dental
hygienist or expanded function dental auxiliary who provides placement of
interim therapeutic restorations and application of silver diamine fluoride,
has completed the appropriate course prescribed by the board.
(g)
The applicant
understands that:
(i)
The applicant retains responsibility for ensuring the
safety and quality of services provided to patients through
teledentistry,
(ii)
Dental services delivered through teledentistry must
conform to accepted standards for the profession, and
(iii)
Persons
involved with providing services through teledentistry must abide by laws
addressing the privacy and security of the patient's dental and medical
information as well as other information required to be kept confidential as
required by law.
(2)
The applicant
shall provide on the application form the following information:
(a)
Address where
dental services will be provided through teledentistry.
(b)
Name and license
or registration number of each dental hygienist or expanded function dental
auxiliary who will perform dental services through teledentistry when the
dentist is not physically present and the location where they will provide
these services.
(c)
A description of all equipment used to establish and
maintain synchronous, real-time communication during the provision of dental
services through teledentistry. Any description must include manufacturer name
and model number.
(B)
Each holder of a
teledentistry permit shall:
(1)
The address where dental services will be provided through
teledentistry, if not included on permit application.
(2)
Name and license
or registration number of each dental hygienist and expanded function dental
auxiliary who will perform dental services through teledentistry when the
dentist is not physically present and the location where they will provide
these services, if not included on permit application.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4715.03, 4715.436
Rule Amplifies: 4715.43
Prior Effective Dates: 05/30/2020
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4715.03, 4715.436
Rule Amplifies: 4715.43
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