Code of Massachusetts Regulations
234 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN DENTISTRY
Title 234 CMR 5.00 - REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, AND DENTAL ASSISTING
Section 5.16 - Reporting of Patient Deaths in Dental Facilities

(1) Purpose. All dental patient deaths that occur in a dental facility or that are pronounced in another facility, e.g. hospital to which the dental patient has been transported from a dental facility, must be reported to the Board. The dentist who was treating and/or responsible for said patient must submit a written report describing the event to the Board by certified mail, electronic mail, or facsimile within seven days.

(2) Failure to Comply. The license, permit, or registration of the dentist responsible for said patient may be revoked, suspended, or placed on probation for failure to comply with this reporting requirement.