A dental laboratory is considered to perform dental technological work in this State if the work product is prepared pursuant to a written prescription originating in this State, and in order for a dental laboratory to perform dental technological work that originated in this State:

(1) the laboratory work must be authorized by a person employed in that laboratory who is registered with the State Board of Dentistry pursuant to Sections 40-15-120, 40-15-240, and 40-15-170;

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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-15-125

  • board: as used in this chapter shall mean the South Carolina State Board of Dentistry unless otherwise specified. See South Carolina Code 40-15-10
  • dental technological work: as used in this chapter is hereby defined as the extra-oral procedures of constructing, making, altering or repairing, relining or duplicating of dental prosthetic or orthodontic appliances. See South Carolina Code 40-15-90

(2) the dental technological work must be based on a prescription issued by a dentist licensed and practicing in this State; and

(3) the laboratory shall return to the dentist who issued the prescription certification of:

(a) the country of origin where the dental technological work was performed, in whole or in part;

(b) a list of all materials, including the percentage of each ingredient used in the fabrication of the dental device; and

(c) the name, address, and certificate number of the person or organization authorized to manufacture the dental device.

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