Definitions

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-601 — under Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants.

Ark. Code Ann. § 17-82-601

(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Dental home” means a licensed primary dental care provider who has an ongoing relationship with a patient, including without limitation:(A) Comprehensive oral health care that is continuously accessible;(B) Coordinated;(C) Family-centered; and(D) Provided in compliance with policies of the American Dental Association beginning not later than one (1) year of age;(2) “Mobile dental facility” means a self-contained, intact facility in which dentistry and dental hygiene are practiced and that may be moved, towed, or transported from one (1) location to another; and(3) “Operator” means an individual licensed to practice dentistry in this state.

(1) “Dental home” means a licensed primary dental care provider who has an ongoing relationship with a patient, including without limitation:(A) Comprehensive oral health care that is continuously accessible;(B) Coordinated;(C) Family-centered; and(D) Provided in compliance with policies of the American Dental Association beginning not later than one (1) year of age;

(A) Comprehensive oral health care that is continuously accessible;

(B) Coordinated;

(C) Family-centered; and

(D) Provided in compliance with policies of the American Dental Association beginning not later than one (1) year of age;

(2) “Mobile dental facility” means a self-contained, intact facility in which dentistry and dental hygiene are practiced and that may be moved, towed, or transported from one (1) location to another; and

(3) “Operator” means an individual licensed to practice dentistry in this state.