Tennessee HB0643 amends dental services regulations to improve access in rural and underserved areas.

Tennessee HB0643 amends the state's dental services regulations by directing the commissioner of health to create programs aimed at enhancing access to dental services in rural and underserved areas. These programs may include cooperative agreements with dental schools, enhancements to departmental clinic sites, provider incentive programs, specialty dental services, support for dental care for seniors, training opportunities for providers, and support for high technology. The act does not appropriate funds and requires specific appropriation by the general appropriations act.

Tennessee HB0643 amends dental services regulations to improve access in rural and underserved areas.

Tennessee HB0643 amends the state's dental services regulations by directing the commissioner of health to create programs aimed at enhancing access to dental services in rural and underserved areas. These programs may include cooperative agreements with dental schools, enhancements to departmental clinic sites, provider incentive programs, specialty dental services, support for dental care for seniors, training opportunities for providers, and support for high technology. The act does not appropriate funds and requires specific appropriation by the general appropriations act.