Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60
§256f Designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Area
Title 42 › Chapter 6A— PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › Subchapter II— GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES › Part D— Primary Health Care › Subpart x— primary dental programs › § 256f
Summary
Designates any area, group, or facility the Secretary or State calls a dental-shortage under section 254e.
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Title 42, §256f
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In this subpart, the term “designated dental health professional shortage area” means an area, population group, or facility that is designated by the Secretary as a dental health professional shortage area under section 254e of this title or designated by the applicable State as having a dental health professional shortage.
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42 U.S.C. § 256f
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60