The American Association of Dental Boards has established state-level examples for Teledentistry regulations, including provisions that establish consumers’ right to know the necessary information about their treating doctor, their right to access clear aligner therapy via remote platforms and their right to access care without prohibitive office visits and mandatory radiographs. The American Teledentistry Association is in agreement with these proposed examples of teledentistry regulations and commends them on their fine work….
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AADB Weighs in on Teledentistry Legislation
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Guiding Principles for Teledentistry Legislation
The American Teledentistry Association has developed guiding principles for State Legislators seeking to introduce bills related to teledentistry. https://www.americanteledentistry.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/American-Teledentistry-Association-Guiding-Principles.pdf
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North Carolina Rural Broadband Grant Program is a Boon for Teledentistry
The ATDA applauds North Carolina’s initiative to improve access to teleheath care by bringing broadband internet to rural and underserved communities in the state. https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2019/10/25/rural-broadband-grant-program-gets-a-5-million-boost/