Nevada Code § 631.393

Duty to refer minor patient to dental home in certain circumstances
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1. A dentist, dental therapist or dental
hygienist that performs an initial dental examination, screening or assessment
on a minor shall refer the minor or his or her parent or guardian to a dental
home, which may include, without limitation, a virtual dental home, when
appropriate.
2. As used in this section:
(a) Dental home means an entity that arranges
for the provision of oral health care that is continuously available and
delivered in a comprehensive, coordinated and family-centered manner by a
dentist licensed in this State.
(b) Virtual dental home means a dental home
that uses teams of persons licensed pursuant to chapter
631 of NRS who are connected to the patient and each other through
teledentistry to provide comprehensive oral health care in a community setting.

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