| (a) A licensed Texas dentist, an organization authorized by
the Dental Practice Act or other organization as defined by rule 108.41 (3)
of this title (relating to Definitions) and approved by the SBDE wishing to
operate a mobile dental facility or a portable dental unit, shall apply to
the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) for a permit on a form provided
by the Board and pay an application fee in an amount set by the Board. A governmental
or educational entity may obtain a single permit, respectively, for all facilities;
or all units listed on an application.
(b) A completed application form submitted to the SBDE with
all questions answered will be reviewed and if all the requirements listed
in this section are met, a permit will be issued. All applications must include:
(1) an address of record that is not a Post Office Box; and,
(2) the name and address of the permit holder.
(c) All applicants except governmental and higher educational
entities must also include:
(1) the name and address, and when applicable, the license
number of each dentist, dental hygienist, laboratory technician, and dental
assistant associated with the facility or unit for which a permit is sought;
(2) a copy of a written agreement for the emergency follow-up
care for patients treated in the mobile dental facility, or through a portable
dental unit, and such agreement must include identification of and arrangements
for treatment in a dental office which is permanently established within a
reasonable geographic area;
(3) a statement that the mobile dental facility or portable
dental unit has access to communication facilities which will enable dental
personnel to contact assistance as needed in the event of an emergency;
(4) a statement that the mobile dental facility or portable
dental unit conforms to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations,
and ordinances dealing with radiographic equipment, flammability, construction
standards, including required or suitable access for disabled individuals,
sanitation, and zoning;
(5) a statement that the applicant posses all applicable county
and city licenses or permits to operate the facility or unit;
(6) either a statement that the unit will only be used in dental
offices of the applicant or other licensed dentists, or a list of all equipment
to be contained and used in the mobile dental facility or portable dental
unit, which must include:
(A) dental treatment chair;
(B) a dental treatment light;
(C) when radiographs are to be made by the mobile dental facility
or portable dental unit, a stable portable radiographic unit that is properly
monitored by the authorized agency;
(D) when radiographs are to be made by the mobile dental facility
or portable dental unit, a lead apron which includes a thyroid collar;
(E) a portable delivery system, or an integrated system if
used in a mobile dental facility
(F) an evacuation unit suitable for dental surgical use; and
(G) a list of appropriate and sufficient dental instruments
including explorers and mouth mirrors, and infection control supplies, such
as gloves, face masks, etc., that are on hand.
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