Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Article I - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES
HEALTH
Section 6500.122 - Dental care

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 6500.122

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) An individual 17 years of age or younger, shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist semiannually. Each individual 18 years of age or older shall have a dental examination performed by a licensed dentist annually.

(b) An individual who is using medication known to cause dental problems shall have a dental examination by a licensed dentist at intervals recommended by the dentist.

(c) A written record of the dental examination, including the date of the examination, dentist's name, procedures completed and follow-up treatment recommended shall be kept.

(d) The dental examination shall include teeth cleaning or checking gums and dentures.

(e) Follow-up dental work indicated by the examination, such as treatment of cavities, shall be completed.

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 6500.201 (relating to exceptions for respite care); and 55 Pa. Code § 6500.202 (relating to exceptions for emergency respite care).

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Pennsylvania may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.