A dental laboratory is considered to perform dental technological work in this State if the work product is prepared pursuant to a written prescription originating in this State, and in order for a dental laboratory to perform dental technological work that originated in this State: (1) the laboratory work must be authorized by a person employed in that laboratory who is registered with the State Board of Dentistry pursuant to Sections 40-15-120, 40-15-240, and 40-15-170; (2) the dental technological work must be based on a prescription issued by a dentist licensed and practicing in this State; and (3) the laboratory shall return to the dentist who issued the prescription certification of: (a) the country of origin where the dental technological work was performed, in whole or in part; (b) a list of all materials, including the percentage of each ingredient used in the fabrication of the dental device; and (c) the name, address, and certificate number of the person or organization authorized to manufacture the dental device. HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 295, Section 1.
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