Sec. 16641.
(1) A dentist shall not use the services of a dental laboratory without furnishing a written work authorization to the dental laboratory and a carbon copy to the patient for constructing, repairing, or altering prosthetic dentures, bridges, orthodontic or other appliances, or structures to be used as substitutes for or as a part of human teeth or jaws or associated structures, or for the correction of malocclusions or deformities.
(2) A dentist shall retain a written work authorization furnished to a dental laboratory or a copy of the authorization for not less than 3 years and allow the board, its agents, or employees to inspect the file of written work authorizations or copies.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 15 - Occupations (333.16101...333.18838)
368-1978-15-166 - Part 166 Dentistry (333.16601...333.16659)
Section 333.16601 - Definitions; Principles of Construction.
Section 333.16605 - Use of Words, Titles, or Letters.
Section 333.16620 - Terms of Office.
Section 333.16624 - Task Force; Creation; Purpose; Membership.
Section 333.16626 - Dental Assistant as Second Pair of Hands.
Section 333.16627 - Establishment of Dental Clinic by Nonprofit Corporation.
Section 333.16643 - Dental Laboratory; Prohibited Conduct.
Section 333.16645 - Marking Identification on Denture or Orthodontic Appliance.
Section 333.16647 - Dental Laboratory; Inspection; Compliance; Violation as Misdemeanor.
Section 333.16651 - Dental Therapist; Requirements for Licensure.
Section 333.16652 - Board; Granting License; Payment of Fees.
Section 333.16653 - License Renewal; Continuing Education.
Section 333.16654 - Dental Therapist; Scope of Practice; Within Certain Health Settings.
Section 333.16657 - Referrals; Beyond Scope of Practice.
Section 333.16658 - Rules; Study on Licensing Dental Therapists; Written Report.
Section 333.16659 - Third Party Reimbursement or Mandated Worker's Compensation Benefits.