Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the law repeals conflicting laws but does not list which specific old laws are replaced.
HB567: Rules for Teledentistry in Georgia
This law allows licensed dentists to provide dental care remotely through teledentistry and sets rules, definitions, and conditions for how it must be done.
What This Bill Does
- Authorizes licensed dentists to practice teledentistry within the state of Georgia.
- Creates definitions, exemptions, and conditions that govern remote dental services.
- Allows a limited number of dental hygienists to perform teledentistry under certain conditions.
- Requires insurance companies to cover dental services provided through teledentistry.
- Establishes rules regarding who owns the documents created during these virtual visits.
Who It Names or Affects
- Licensed dentists in Georgia
- Dental hygienists working under specific conditions
- Patients receiving remote dental care
- Insurance companies providing coverage for dental services
Terms To Know
- Teledentistry
- The practice of dentistry using electronic communication to provide care remotely.
- Referred dentist
- A licensed dentist involved in the teledentistry process as defined by the law.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill states that rules and regulations will be created later, so specific details are not included in this text.
- The exact conditions for dental hygienists to perform teledentistry are mentioned but not listed in the summary.