Texas Register
TITLE 22 EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 5STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
CHAPTER 108PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
SUBCHAPTER APROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
RULE §108.13Practice of Dentistry on Certain Children
ISSUE 08/29/2014
ACTION Final/Adopted
Preamble Texas Admin Code Rule
(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. The decision to exclude the parent or guardian must be documented in the patient's record.

(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.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on August 14, 2014

TRD-201403842

Nycia Deal

General Counsel

State Board of Dental Examiners

Effective date: September 3, 2014

Proposal publication date: June 13, 2014

For further information, please call: (512) 475-0977

 

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