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IL SB2586

IL SB2586
DENTAL PRACTICE-CLEAR ALIGNERS


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Introduced
05/24/2023
In Committee
05/01/2024
Crossed Over
04/12/2024
Passed
05/24/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/09/2024

Introduced Session

103rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act. Adds a definition of "informed consent" and modifies the definitions of "patient of record" and "teledentistry". Provides that a patient who is provided services under a supervision agreement by a public health dental hygienist does not need to receive a physical examination from a dentist prior to treatment if the public health dental hygienist consults with the supervising dentist prior to performing the teledentistry service. Limits the practice of teledentistry to a patient of record, and contains other provisions restricting teledentistry. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may discipline a dentist for violations of the restrictions on teledentistry. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that, if a person violates the restrictions on teledentistry, the person commits an unlawful practice within the meaning of the Act. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act to add a definition of "informed consent" and modify the definitions of "patient of record" and "teledentistry". It limits the practice of teledentistry to a patient of record and contains other provisions restricting teledentistry. The bill also allows a patient who receives services from a public health dental hygienist under a supervision agreement to not need a physical examination from a dentist prior to treatment if the hygienist consults with the supervising dentist. Additionally, the bill empowers the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to discipline a dentist for violations of the teledentistry restrictions, and it amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to provide that a violation of the teledentistry restrictions is an unlawful practice.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0902 (on 08/09/2024)

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