A.R.S. tit. 36 ch. 36.1 — Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36 Chapter 36.1 — Teledentistry

36-3611. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Board" means the state board of dental examiners. 2. "Dental provider" means a dental hygienist, affiliated practice dental hygienist or dental assistant who is licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 11. 3. "Dentist" means a person who is licensed in the general practice of dentistry pursuant to title 32, chapter 11. 4. "Health care decision maker" has the same meaning prescribed in section 12-2801. 5. "Teledentistry" means the use of data transmitted through interactive audio, video or data communications for the purposes of examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, consultation and directing the delivery of treatment by dentists and dental providers in settings permissible under title 32, chapter 11 or specified in rules adopted by the board. 36-3612. Delivery of care through teledentistry; requirements; exceptions A. Except as provided in subsection E of this section, before a dentist or dental provider delivers care through teledentistry, the dentist or dental provider shall obtain verbal or written informed consent from the patient or the patient's health care decision maker. If the informed consent is obtained verbally, the dentist or dental provider shall document the consent on the patient's record. B. In any teledentistry interaction, the patient is entitled to all existing confidentiality protections pursuant to section 12-2292. C. All reports resulting from a teledentistry consultation are part of a patient's dental record as prescribed in section 32-1264. D. In any teledentistry interaction, the dissemination of any images or information identifiable to a specific patient for research or educational purposes may not occur without the patient's consent, unless authorized by state or federal law. E. The consent requirements of this section do not apply to the transmission of diagnostic images to another health care provider or dental specialist or the reporting of diagnostic test results by that specialist. 36-3613. Scope of article This article applies to the practice of teledentistry within this state. This article does not expand, reduce or otherwise amend the licensing requirements of title 32, chapter 11 for dentists or dental providers.