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TITLE 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 49 - ORAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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SECTION/RULE §49.3 - Oral Health Improvement Program
Chapter Review Date 11/28/2023

The department may perform public oral health screening and surveillance across the State of Texas.(1) Regional dental teams perform open mouth screening to assess the oral health of individuals.(2) Regional dentists issue written findings, which may include recommendation for a comprehensive exam.(3) The data collected from oral health surveillance may include:(A) demographic data;(B) dental history;(C) history of tooth decay;(D) presence of dental sealants; and(E) early and urgent dental needs.

Source Note: The provisions of this §49.3 adopted to be effective June 29, 2020, 45 TexReg 4339.

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