MI HB4865

Requires operators of mobile dental facilities to obtain a permit from the Department of Community Health before offering dental services, with permits valid for 3 years and renewable with proof of compliance.

Mandates mobile dental facilities have an operator in charge at all times and be equipped with sterilization systems, potable water, toilet facilities, radiographic equipment, and communication devices for emergencies.

Requires operators to establish written treatment plans for patients, obtain written informed consent before providing services, and maintain memoranda of agreement with dentists for follow-up and comprehensive dental care unless exempt as a state-funded oral health program.

Specifies that dentists must be present when comprehensive dental services are provided, but not required for preventative services only; allows imagery services without a dentist present under certain conditions related to referral programs or nursing home settings.

Requires operators to notify the Department within 30 days of changes in operator, facility address, or cessation of operations, and to maintain patient dental records for 180 days after closure with notification to active patients.