Abstract
The article discusses the rise of telehealth in the last three years and its implications for dentistry, focusing on recent rulemaking by the Michigan Board of Dentistry. The regulations address key aspects such as definitions, informed consent, scope of practice, and prescribing medications. Dentists must comply with HIPAA and state/federal privacy regulations when using telehealth. Notably, the rules restrict teledentistry delegation to allied personnel after an in-person visit within 24 months. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding and following these regulations for legal telehealth use, reimbursement, and malpractice coverage. The Michigan Dental Association advocates for sensible teledentistry laws to ensure patient safety, privacy, and effective telehealth use.
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Katibai, Neema JD
(2024)
"Advocacy Spotlight: Telehealth Regulations for Dentistry Established,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 106:
No.
1, Article 7.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol106/iss1/7
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