HB 2472 Summary

• Establishes a permitting system for mobile dental facilities and portable dental units in Arizona, effective January 1, 2011, requiring annual registration and fee payment.

• Exempts certain providers from permit requirements, including individual dentists treating established patients in homes or long-term care facilities, those providing services to government agencies, and those providing occasional free services.

• Requires permit holders to comply with federal, state, and local laws regarding radiographic equipment, sanitation, and zoning; maintain written follow-up care protocols; ensure licensed supervision; and keep detailed records of service locations, dates, and patient numbers.

• Mandates that permit holders obtain written informed consent from patients, provide information sheets detailing treatment received and referral information, and notify parents of minors regarding potential effects on insurance benefits.

• Requires permit holders to refer patients for follow-up treatment with licensed dentists when clinically indicated and to notify the board within 30 days of ceasing operations while making arrangements to transfer or return patient records.