| (a) The parent or guardian of a child younger than
18 years of age may be present in the treatment room during the child's
dental treatment or procedure, unless the dentist determines in the
dentist's professional judgment that the presence of the parent or
guardian in the treatment room is likely to have an adverse effect
on the treatment of the child.
(b) In this section, "parent or guardian" includes
a person authorized by law to consent for the medical or dental treatment
of a child younger than 18 years of age.
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