Sec. 258.101. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Dental record" means dental information about a patient:
(A) created or maintained by a dentist; and
(B) relating to the history or treatment of the patient.
(2) "Dentist" means a person licensed to practice dentistry.
(3) "Patient" means a person who consults with a dentist to receive dental care.
(4) "Privilege" means the confidentiality privilege created by this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.086(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 258 - Practice by Dentist
Subchapter C. Dental Privilege
Section 258.102. Scope of Privilege
Section 258.103. Holder of Privilege
Section 258.104. Consent to Disclosure of Privileged Information
Section 258.105. Exception to Privilege for Certain Proceedings
Section 258.106. Exception to Privilege for Certain Disclosures by Dentist
Section 258.107. Exception to Privilege for Certain Legislative Inquiries
Section 258.108. Limit on Disclosure
Section 258.109. Request for Dental Record: Timing; Exception