Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 49 - ORAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 49.3 - Oral Health Improvement Program
Universal Citation: 25 TX Admin Code ยง 49.3
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
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.
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