Definitions

Sec. 258.101. DEFINITIONS. 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. (4) "Privilege" means the confidentiality privilege created by this subchapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.086(b), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.