Mobile dental facilities; portable dental units; permits; exceptions

A.R.S. § 32-1299.22 — under Mobile Dental Facilities and Portable Dental Units.

A.R.S. § 32-1299.22

A. Beginning January 1, 2012, every mobile dental facility and, except as provided in subsection B, every provider, program or entity using portable dental units in this state must obtain a permit pursuant to this article.

B. A licensee who does not hold a permit for a mobile dental facility or portable dental unit may provide dental services if:

1. Occasional services are provided to a patient of record of a fixed dental office who is treated outside of the dental office.

2. Services are provided by a federal, state or local government agency.

3. Occasional services are performed outside of the licensee's office without charge to a patient or a third party.

4. Services are provided to a patient by an accredited dental or dental hygiene school.

5. The licensee holds a valid permit to provide mobile dental anesthesia services.

6. The licensee is an affiliated practice dental hygienist.