A. Any person conducting a diagnosis for the purpose of prescribing medication or treatment or any other action determined to be a dental practice as defined by the State Dental Act, via the Internet or other telecommunications device on any patient that is physically located in this state shall hold a valid Oklahoma state dental license.

B. A patient of record may be established by teledentistry for the purposes of an emergency or hygiene treatment if the patient is physically located at the dental office or treatment facility and the dentist is not readily available.

C. A dentist holding a valid dental license in Oklahoma may consult, diagnose and treat a patient of record via synchronous or asynchronous telecommunication between the patient and dentist. The dentist must record all activities relating to teledentistry in the patient record and must have an office location in Oklahoma available for follow-up treatment and maintenance of records.

Historical Data

Laws 2012, SB 1690, c. 270, § 13, eff. November 1, 2012; Amended by Laws 2021, SB 408, c. 566, § 14, emerg. eff. May 28, 2021 (superseded document available); Amended by Laws 2026, HB 3934, c. 183, § 13, emerg. eff. July 1, 2026 (superseded document available).