Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 07 - HOSPITALS
Chapter 10.07.02 - Nursing Homes
Section 10.07.02.29 - Dental Services
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.07.02.29
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Provision for Dental Care. Residents shall be assisted to obtain routine and emergency dental care.
B. Advisory Dentist. There shall be an advisory dentist who shall:
(1) Recommend oral hygiene policies and
practices for the care of the residents and for arrangements for emergency
treatment;
(2) Assist in the
formulation of dental health policies;
(3) Provide direction for in-service training
to give the nursing staff an understanding of residents' dental
problems.
C. Assistance by Nursing Personnel. Nursing personnel shall assist the resident in carrying out routine dental hygiene.
D. Arrangements for Dental Service. If dental services are not provided on the premises, there shall be a cooperative agreement with a dental service.
E. Transportation. Arrangements shall be made, when necessary, for the resident to be transported to the dentist's office.
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