1. (1) Advisory dentist. The facility shall retain an advisory dentist to participate in the staff development program for nursing and other appropriate personnel and to recommend oral hygiene policies and practices for the care of residents.

2. (3) Dental examination of residents. Every resident shall have a dental examination by a licensed dentist within 6 months after admission unless a dental examination has been performed within 6 months before admission. Subsequent dental health care shall be provided or arranged for the resident as needed.

   Note: For record requirements, see s. DHS 132.45; for dentists’ orders, see s. DHS 132.60 (5); for staff development programs about dental practices, see s. DHS 132.44 (2).

History

History: Cr. Register, July, 1982, No. 319, eff. 8-1-82; am. (3), Register, January, 1987, No. 373, eff. 2-1-87; CR 06-053: r. (2) and (4), Register August 2007 No. 620, eff. 9-1-07.