Texas Occupations Code

§ 258.101 — DEFINITIONS

OC § 258.101Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part D. DENTISTRY · Ch. 258. PRACTICE BY DENTIST · Art. C. DENTAL PRIVILEGE

In this subchapter:

(1)"Dental record" means dental information about a patient:

(A)created or maintained by a dentist; and

(B)relating to the history or treatment of the patient.

(2)"Dentist" means a person licensed to practice dentistry.

(3)"Patient" means a person who consults with a dentist to receive dental care.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.086(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.