A. A licensed dentist may allow a dental hygienist with an elder care advanced procedure permit to treat patients under general supervision by utilizing teledentistry on a patient in:1. A nursing facility, specialized facility, or nursing care component of a continuum of care facility licensed under or otherwise subject to the Nursing Home Care Act, Section 1-1901 et seq. of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes;2. An assisted living center or continuum of care facility licensed under the Continuum of Care and Assisted Living Act, Section 1-890.1 et seq. of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes;3. A residential care home licensed under the Residential Care Act, Section 1-819 et seq. of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes;4. An adult day care center or adult day care component of a continuum of care facility licensed under or otherwise subject to the Adult Day Care Act, Section 1-870 et seq. of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes; or5. Another healthcare facility or long-term care facility as specifically approved by the Board of Dentistry.B. A dental hygienist with a minimum of two (2) years of licensed active hygiene practice may apply to the Board for an advanced procedure permit for elder care and public health.C. Upon receipt of the advanced procedure permit, the dental hygienist may provide hygiene treatments to a new or existing patient in a facility listed in subsection A of this section, utilizing mobile or other applicable dental equipment. In addition to a written record and patient file, the hygienist shall complete a visual recording of the patient's mouth through video or live teledentistry to aid the dentist in completing an evaluation and diagnosis of the patient. The video recording shall be maintained as part of the patient record.D. A dentist shall complete an in-person, live, or recorded teledentistry assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan for the patient taking into consideration the needs, health, and physical abilities of the patient a minimum of every thirteen (13) months.E. The supervising dentist shall maintain all patient records including teledentistry recordings for a period of seven (7) years.F. A dental assistant having a minimum of two (2) years of active dental assisting practice may apply to the Board for an expanded duty permit for elder care and public health. Upon receipt of the expanded duty permit, the dental assistant may assist a hygienist while providing treatment in a facility listed in subsection A of this section under the general supervision of the supervising dentist. The patient records shall list the dental assistant providing treatment while assisting the dental hygienist.Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 328.58
Added by Laws 2023, c. 220,s. 7, eff. 7/1/2023.