Variation in Teledentistry Regulation by State
Teledentistry is the use of information and communication technology to deliver virtual oral health services in real time (synchronous) or through store-and-forward (asynchronous) methods. Regulatory guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic facilitated the swift adoption and expansion of teledentistry.
Considerable variability in regulation of teledentistry by states limits the ability of clinicians to provide virtual oral health care. This infograph is designed to help oral health stakeholders understand those differences.
Following the approval of education standards by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) in 2015, dental therapy gained increasing acceptance in the US with states and tribal nations authorizing dental therapy. Dental therapy is rapidly becoming an established, growing profession in the US, although there is variation in legal authority across states and jurisdictions.
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This graphic is for informational purposes only. State regulatory guidance for teledentistry is subject to change. Contact the applicable dental board or an attorney for specific legal advice.
This graphic was developed by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center (OHWRC), Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany’s School of Public Health. This work is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $450,000 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The information presented in this infographic is based on research conducted by the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by, HRSA, HHS, or the US government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.
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Last Updated November 2022.
