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This bill amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act to modify the rules around teledentistry (remote dental healthcare services). Currently, a "patient of record" must have had a physical examination within the last year or have recent x-rays and medical records to be eligible for teledentistry. The bill specifically allows patients of record who are receiving services through a mobile dental van or portable dental unit to avoid an in-person physical examination before receiving certain dental treatments via teledentistry. The bill maintains existing requirements that dentists providing teledentistry must: adhere to the same standard of care as in-person care, obtain patient informed consent, provide their contact information, and not restrict patients' rights to write reviews or file complaints. Dentists can still only use teledentistry for patients of record, and can provide emergent care or initial consultations remotely for acute conditions that require immediate attention. The bill aims to increase access to dental care, particularly in mobile or remote healthcare settings, while maintaining patient protection and care quality standards.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2056&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104