1. (a) To be eligible for payment under 7 AAC 105 - 7 AAC 160 for providing dental services, a dentist must

   1. (1) be enrolled as a dentist in accordance with 7 AAC 105.210;
   2. (2) have an active license to practice dentistry issued by the jurisdiction in which the dentist provides services; if services are provided in this state, the individual must hold an active license under AS 08.36; and
   3. (3) if practicing orthodontics or other dental specialty, have an active certification or license under AS 08.36.242 and 08.36.243.

2. (b) To be eligible for payment under 7 AAC 105 - 7 AAC 160 for providing dental services in a group practice, the group must

   1. (1) be enrolled in accordance with 7 AAC 105.210; and
   2. (2) be comprised of one or more individuals who meet the requirements of (a) of this section.

3. (c) To be eligible for payment under 7 AAC 105 - 7 AAC 160 for providing dental hygiene services, a dental hygienist must

   1. (1) be enrolled as an advanced practice dental hygienist in accordance with 7 AAC 105.210;
   2. (2) be licensed as a dental hygienist under AS 08.32; and
   3. (3) hold an active dental hygienist advanced practice permit under AS 08.32.125.

4. (d) To be eligible for payment under 7 AAC 105 - 7 AAC 160 for providing dental hygiene services in a group practice, the group must

   1. (1) be enrolled in accordance with 7 AAC 105.210; and
   2. (2) consist of one or more individuals who meet the requirements of (c) of this section.

(Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193; am 3/1/2024, Register 249)

Authority: AS 47.05.010, AS 47.07.030, AS 47.07.040