N.J. Stat. § 45:6-10.10

Current through L. 2024, c. 87.

Section 45:6-10.10 - Definitions relative to continuing education for dentists

For the purposes of P.L. 1991, c.490 (C.45:6-10.1 et seq.) and this 2009 amendatory and supplementary act:

"Core continuing dental education" means any minimum continuing education hours in specified subjects determined by the board that shall be completed to satisfy the biennial continuing education requirement applicable to dentists pursuant to P.L. 1991, c.490 (C.45:6-10.1 et seq.).

"Eligible person" means:

(1) any person under the age of 19 whose parent or guardian attests that he meets the eligibility requirements for, and is enrolled in, the NJ FamilyCare Program established pursuant to P.L. 2005, c. 156(C.30:4J-8 et seq.);

(2) a child who is in the custody of the Division of Youth and Family Services in the Department of Children and Families; or

(3) any person who attests that he meets the eligibility requirements for, and is enrolled in, the Medicaid program established pursuant to P.L. 1968, c.413 (C.30:4D-1 et seq.), the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled program established pursuant to P.L. 1975, c.194 (C.30:4D-20 et seq.), or the Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program established pursuant to P.L. 2001, c. 96(C.30:4D-43 et seq.).

"Volunteer dental service" means dental care provided, without charge, to an eligible person, or to a minor in a primary school, secondary school, or other school setting, or to a patient through a dental clinic as defined by section 1 of P.L. 1951, c.199 (C.45:6-15.1), in accordance with the standards, procedures, requirements, and limitations as may be established by the board.

N.J.S. § 45:6-10.10

Added by L. 2009, c. 221,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2010.