N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-3.13

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 10A:16-3.13 - Preventive dentistry

(a) A dental cleaning (prophylaxis) and dental examination shall be offered to all inmates every two years (biennially) unless such cleaning and dental examination is determined to be clinically indicated on a more frequent basis.

1. In the event an inmate refuses to participate in a dental cleaning or examination, such a refusal shall be documented in the EHR by dental staff.

2. The inmate who refuses a dental cleaning or examination shall sign a form provided by the Health Services Unit indicating his or her refusal of such dental treatment. In the event the inmate refuses to sign the form, the following shall be indicated in the EHR along with the date and name of the dental staff member: "Inmate refuses to sign (date and name of dental staff member)."

3. The refusal of an inmate to participate in a dental cleaning or recall examination when offered by dental staff shall not preclude that inmate from requesting and/or being offered a cleaning or recall examination at a future date.

(b) Preventive dentistry shall be part of inmate patient education.

(c) Preventive dentistry education shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Care of teeth;

2. Function of teeth;

3. Brushing and flossing of teeth;

4. Prosthetic appliance maintenance; and

5. Direct instructional programs.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-3.13

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 2800(a), effective 8/21/2017