55 Pa. Code § 6400.142 - Dental care
(a) An individual
17 years of age or younger shall have a dental examination performed by a
licensed dentist semiannually. An individual 18 years of age or older shall
have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist annually.
(b) An individual who is using medication
known to cause dental problems shall have a dental examination by a licensed
dentist at intervals recommended in writing by the dentist.
(c) A written record of the dental
examination, including the date of the examination, the dentist's name,
procedures completed and follow-up treatment recommended, shall be
kept.
(d) The dental examination
shall include teeth cleaning or checking gums and dentures.
(e) Follow-up dental work indicated by the
examination, such as treatment of cavities, shall be completed.
(f) An individual shall have a written plan
for dental hygiene, unless the interdisciplinary team has documented in writing
that the individual has achieved dental hygiene independence.
(g) A dental hygiene plan shall be rewritten
at least annually.
(h) The dental
hygiene plan shall be kept in the individual's record.
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