2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .254   Temporary license for dentist or dental hygienist to provide medical care to indigent populations.

313.254 Temporary license for dentist or dental hygienist to provide medical care to indigent populations. (1) The board may grant a temporary license to a dentist or dental hygienist who holds a currently valid license from another state, district, possession, or territory of the United States for the sole purpose of providing medical care to indigent populations who may not otherwise be able to obtain such services, without expectation of compensation or charge to the individual, and without payment or reimbursement by any governmental agency or insurer. The health care services shall be provided to charitable organizations only. The license shall be valid for a seven (7) day period. (2) To obtain the temporary license issued under subsection (1) of this section, the dentist or dental hygienist shall: (a)  Apply to the Board of Dentistry at least thirty (30) days prior to providing the health care services under subsection (1) of this section; (b)  Include in the application a letter from the jurisdiction in which the dentist or dental hygienist is licensed that indicates the applicant's license number and a statement that indicates that the dentist or the dental hygienist is in good standing in the licensing jurisdiction; and (c)  Pay a twenty-five dollar ($25) registration fee. (3) Prior to beginning the services permitted under subsection (1) of this section, the dentist or dental hygienist shall notify the appropriate agent in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. (4) A dentist or dental hygienist working under this section may perform all preventive procedures and treatments including but not limited to scaling, prophylaxis, radiographs, sealants, and fluoride application. (5) In addition to the procedures permitted under subsection (4) of this section, a dentist may perform those procedures or treatments considered to be routine in nature and that are typically performed and completed in one (1) appointment. The procedures include simple extractions and basic restorative procedures. All procedures performed other than those provided in this subsection and subsection (4) of this section shall be performed by a dentist holding a currently valid license in the Commonwealth. (6) A dentist or dental hygienist working under this section who registers as a charitable health care provider under KRS 216.941 shall be eligible for the provision of medical malpractice insurance procured under KRS 304.40-075. (7) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations that are reasonably necessary to administer this section. Effective: June 20, 2005 History: Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 595, effective June 20, 2005. -- Created 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 142, sec. 1, effective July 15, 2002. Page 1 of 1