Utah Code 58-69-802. Practice within limits of law, education, training, experience, and competency — Standard of care
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(1) Each individual licensed under this chapter shall confine his practice to those acts or practices:
Terms Used In Utah Code 58-69-802
- Teledentistry: means the practice of dentistry using synchronous or asynchronous technology. See Utah Code 58-69-102
(1)(a) permitted by law; and
(1)(b) in which the individual is competent by education, training, and experience.
(2)
(2)(a) The standard of dental care a licensed dental professional provides through teledentistry is the same as the standard of dental care a licensed dental professional provides in a traditional physical setting.
(2)(b)
(2)(b)(i) A treating dentist may use teledentistry to collaborate with a dental hygienist within the relevant applicable scopes of practice and under the appropriate level of dentist supervision, in accordance with existing supervision laws.
(2)(b)(ii) A dental hygienist, other dental auxiliary, or any other teledentistry provider may not carry out any duties through teledentistry that require the in-person supervision of a dentist licensed under this chapter.
(2)(c) A dentist may not conduct a dental examination using teledentistry if the standard of care necessitates a traditional physical dental examination.