466.0281 Initial examination for orthodontic appliance.—Before the initial diagnosis and correction of a malposition of human teeth or initial use of an orthodontic appliance, a dentist must perform an in-person examination of the patient or obtain records from an in-person examination within the previous 12 months and 1perform a review of the patient’s most recent diagnostic digital or conventional radiographs or other equivalent bone imaging suitable for orthodontia. The term 'in-person examination' means an examination conducted by a dentist while the dentist is physically present in the same room as the patient.History.—s. 5, ch. 2024-214.1Note.—The word 'to' preceding the word 'perform' was deleted by the editors.
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