The ICF/IID shall provide or make arrangements for comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for each person supported from qualified personnel, including licensed dentists and dental hygienists.

1. (1) Periodic examination and diagnosis performed at least annually;
2. (2) The availability for emergency dental treatment on a 24-hour-a-day basis by a licensed dentist; and

3. (3) Dental care needed for relief of pain and infections, restoration of teeth, and maintenance of dental health.

   The ICF/IID must keep a permanent dental record for each person.

A complete oral examination using all diagnostic aids to evaluate mouth health must be completed within 30 days for each newly-admitted person.

If appropriate, dental professionals must participate in the development, review, and update of an ISP as part of the interdisciplinary process, either in person or through written report, to the interdisciplinary team.

The ICF/IID must provide education and training in the maintenance of oral health and ensure comprehensive dental treatment services that include:

Source: 26 SDR 96, effective January 24, 2000; 27 SDR 63, effective December 31, 2000; 37 SDR 69, effective October 18, 2010; 40 SDR 122, effective January 8, 2014.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(1).

Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-8-39 , 42 C.F.R. § 483.460 (October 1, 2002).