What States Allow Teledentistry
Kenner Medina • January 13, 2025
You may be considering adding virtual consultations to your dental practice
or orthodontics practice but you dont know where to begin. Of course, you want to make sure you can legally operate (yes, you can). We went ahead and did all the research on it so you dont have to.
Common Teledentistry Regulations:
- Licensure Requirements: Most states require dentists and dental hygienists providing teledentistry services to hold a license in the state where the patient is located.
- Informed Consent: Many states mandate that providers obtain informed consent from patients before initiating teledentistry services.
- Standard of Care: Teledentistry must meet the same standard of care as in-person dental services.
- Record-Keeping: Providers are generally required to maintain detailed records of teledentistry interactions.
Key Differences Among States:
- Live Video vs. Store-and-Forward: Some states allow only live video consultations, while others permit "store-and-forward" methods (e.g., sending images or records for later review).
- Dental Hygienist Autonomy: In some states, dental hygienists may perform certain teledentistry procedures under varying levels of supervision.
- Prescriptions: Rules about prescribing medications via teledentistry differ by state.
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