Texas Statutes
Subchapter C. Dental Privilege
Section 258.106. Exception to Privilege for Certain Disclosures by Dentist

Sec. 258.106. EXCEPTION TO PRIVILEGE FOR CERTAIN DISCLOSURES BY DENTIST. (a) The privilege does not apply to the disclosure of information by a dentist to:
(1) a governmental agency, if:
(A) the disclosure is required by another law; and
(B) the agency agrees to keep confidential the identity of a patient whose dental record is disclosed;
(2) medical or law enforcement personnel, if the dentist determines that it is more likely than not that the following will occur:
(A) imminent physical injury to the patient, the dentist, or others; or
(B) immediate mental or emotional injury to the patient;
(3) a person in relation to a management or financial audit, program evaluation, or research, if the person agrees to keep confidential the identity of a patient whose dental record is disclosed;
(4) a person involved in the payment or collection of fees for services rendered by a dentist, if necessary; or
(5) another dentist, or a person under the direction of the dentist, who participates in the diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of the patient.
(b) A person who receives information under Subsection (a)(3) may not disclose a patient's identity in writing.
(c) A record reflecting a charge or specific service provided may be disclosed only when necessary in the collection of fees for a service provided by a dentist, professional association, or other entity qualified to provide or arrange for a service.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.086(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

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