§796. Louisiana State Board of Dentistry; adoption of rules relating to the providing of dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office

            A. The board shall adopt rules relating to the providing of dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office.

            B. The rules shall include but not be limited to:

            (1) Guidelines and criteria for the permitting of dentists who wish to provide dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than their office.

            (2) Guidelines and criteria for record keeping regarding the services provided.

            (3) Guidelines and criteria for the practice standards and the types of dental services which may be provided at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office.

            (4) Guidelines and criteria requiring a signed consent form from the parent or guardian prior to providing dental services to a minor.

            (5) Guidelines and criteria providing for parental consultation and involvement regarding the providing of dental services to a minor.

            (6) Guidelines and criteria regarding the equipment and standards which shall be maintained in order to provide dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations offering dental services other than the dental office.

            (7) Provisions for the inspection by the board of mobile dental clinics and locations offering dental services other than the dental office and health facilities licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health.

            (8) Guidelines and criteria for the disposal of infectious waste associated with providing dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office.

            C. All rules shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.

            D. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prohibit the board from adopting emergency rules as otherwise provided for in the Administrative Procedure Act.

            E. The rules provided for by this Section shall be adopted by January 1, 2011.

            F. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 271, §7.

            Acts 2009, No. 429, §1; Acts 2010, No. 917, §1, eff. July 2, 2010; Acts 2022, No. 271, §§2, 7.