Sec. 16657.
(1) A supervising dentist shall arrange for another dentist or specialist to provide any services needed by a patient of a dental therapist who is supervised by that dentist that are beyond the scope of practice of the dental therapist and that the supervising dentist is unable to provide.
(2) A dental therapist, in accordance with a written practice agreement entered into under section 16655, shall refer patients to another qualified dental professional or health care professional to receive needed services that exceed the scope of practice of the dental therapist.
History: Add. 2018, Act 463, Eff. Mar. 27, 2019 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.