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Teledentistry in Texas

Texas Oral Health Coalition

Teledentistry Definition

Teledentistry dental service means a health care service delivered by a dentist, or a health professional acting under the delegation and supervision of a  dentist, acting within the scope of the dentist’s or health professional’s license or certification to a patient at a different physical location than the dentist or health professional using telecommunications or information technology.

TOC, Section §111.001(2-a)

Rules and Regulations

TEXAS OCCUPATIONS CODE (TOC)

TITLE 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS
SUBTITLE A. Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally
CHAPTER 111. Telemedicine, Teledentistry, and Telehealth

TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (TAC)

TITLE 22. EXAMINING BOARDS
CHAPTER 108. Professional Conduct
RULE §108.16. Teledentistry

 

Teledentistry in Texas Webinar Series

2.0 hours of continuing dental education
  • Selection of Teledentistry Platforms and Utilization in Alternative Care Settings
  • Teledentistry in Texas: Opportunities to Increase Access to Care
  • Taking the Mystery Out of Billing for Virtual Visits (Edification Only)

Teledentistry Workflows

Handouts from Dr. Heather Dent at the 2024 Texas Oral Health Conference

Teledentistry Resources

Find resources on teledentistry and other emerging technology on the Emerging Technology and Applications Resource page here.

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The Texas Oral Health Coalition has been integrated into Texas Health Institute as of 2025. As the nonprofit, independent public health institute for the state of Texas, we are proud to continue to advance oral health across the state. Website updates will be launched in the coming months.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Cody Price at cprice@texashealthinstitute.org.

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The Texas Oral Health Coalition has been integrated into Texas Health Institute as of 2025. As the nonprofit, independent public health institute for the state of Texas, we are proud to continue to advance oral health across the state. Website updates will be launched in the coming months. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact Cody Price at cprice@texashealthinstitute.org.

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