legal guardian of a child in accordance with the act of
February 13, 1970 (P.L.19, No.10), entitled "An act enabling
certain minors to consent to medical, dental and health
services, declaring consent unnecessary under certain
circumstances," has the right to choose the form of service
delivery, which includes the right to refuse teledentistry
services without jeopardizing the individual's access to
other available services.
(3) Provide PERFORM an appropriate problem-focused
CLINICAL examination or assessment using teledentistry
technologies. The following apply:
(i) The dental care provider may utilize interactive
audio without the requirement of interactive video if it
is used in conjunction with store-and-forward technology
and, after access and review of the patient's medical
records, the dental care provider determines that the
dental care provider is able to meet the appropriate
LEGAL standard of care.
(ii) If the dental care provider utilizes
interactive audio without interactive video, the dental
care provider shall inform the patient that the patient
has the option to request interactive audio and video.
(4) Establish a diagnosis and treatment plan or execute
a treatment plan, including care coordination or referrals,
unless inconsistent with the LEGAL standard of care.
(5) Create and maintain an electronic dental record or
update an existing electronic dental record for the patient
within 24 hours. An electronic dental record shall be
maintained in accordance with electronic medical records
privacy rules under the Health Insurance Portability and
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