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Tex. Occ. Code § 258.101

DEFINITIONS

Known as the Dental Practice Act

The act spans §§ 251–267 (231 sections).

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.086(b), eff

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.

Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.