H.R.9829

The ORTHO Act mandates the Federal Trade Commission to establish regulations ensuring patient safety in teledentistry services.

The Oversight of Responsible Teledentistry for Healthy Outcomes Act, also known as the ORTHO Act, requires the Federal Trade Commission to create regulations within 180 days of enactment to ensure patient safety in teledentistry. These regulations mandate that dentists must perform an in-person examination before providing dental services or medical devices through teledentistry, except in cases of emergent care or public health programs.