SB3211 amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act to allow teledentistry for initial consultations and emergency care, with certain conditions and.

SB3211 amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act to allow dentists to conduct initial examinations for new patients through teledentistry, except for orthodontic treatment, provided the dentist establishes a bona fide dentist-patient relationship by reviewing the patient's medical and dental history and verifying their identity and location. An in-person clinical examination must be performed before providing or authorizing irreversible services or treatments. Dentists must strongly encourage patients to be seen in person at least annually.

SB3211 amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act to allow teledentistry for initial consultations and emergency care, with certain conditions and.

SB3211 amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act to allow dentists to conduct initial examinations for new patients through teledentistry, except for orthodontic treatment, provided the dentist establishes a bona fide dentist-patient relationship by reviewing the patient's medical and dental history and verifying their identity and location. An in-person clinical examination must be performed before providing or authorizing irreversible services or treatments. Dentists must strongly encourage patients to be seen in person at least annually.