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.