SB210 Alabama 2023 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2023
Title
Relating to the practice of dentistry; to amend Sections 34-9-1, 34-9-3, 34-9-6, 34-9-13, 34-9-15.1, and 34-9-18, Code of Alabama 1975, and to add Sections 34-9-6.2 and 34-9-19.2 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the use of teledentistry orthodontia services in the state by licensed dentists; to provide certain requirements for advertisements featuring teledentistry; and to require the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama to adopt rules relating to teledentistry.
Description
<p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide for the regulation of
licensed dentists performing teledentistry orthodontia
services in the state by the Board of Dental Examiners</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would require patients to have
in-person visits with a dentist before starting, and
annually during teledentistry treatments</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would require advertisements relating
to teledentistry to contain certain disclaimers</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would also require the board to adopt
rules relating to teledentistry</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to the practice of dentistry; to amend
Sections 34-9-1, 34-9-3, 34-9-6, 34-9-13, 34-9-15.1, and
34-9-18, Code of Alabama 1975, and to add Sections 34-9-6.2
and 34-9-19.2 to the Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the
use of teledentistry orthodontia services in the state by
licensed dentists; to provide certain requirements for
advertisements featuring teledentistry; and to require the
Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama to adopt rules relating
SB210 INTRODUCED
to teledentistry.
</p>
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2023 | S | Introduced and Referred to Senate Healthcare |
| April 12, 2023 | S | Read First Time in House of Origin |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB210 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |