KRS 313.254: Temporary license for dentist or dental hygienist to provide medical care

to indigent populations -- Waiver for volunteers.

(1) The board may grant a temporary license to a dentist or dental hygienist who holds a

currently valid license from another s tate, district, possession, or territory of the

United States for the sole purpose of providing medical care to indigent populations

who may not otherwise be able to obtain such services, without expectation of

compensation or charge to the individual, and without payment or reimbursement

by any governmental agency or insurer. The health care services shall be provided

to charitable organizations only. A temporary license issued under this section shall

be valid for no more than a ten (10) day period during any given charitable event.

(2) To obtain the temporary license issued under subsection (1) of this section, the

dentist or dental hygienist shall:

(a) Apply online or in writing to the Board of Dentistry at least thirty (30) days

prior to providing the health care services under subsection (1) of this section;

(b) Submit himself or herself for a National Practitioner Databank query to be

conducted by the board.

(3) Prior to beginning the services permitted under subsection (1) of this section, the

dentist or dental hygienist shall notify the appropriate agent in the Cabinet for

Health and Family Services.

(4) A dentist or dental hygienist working under this section may perform all preventive

procedures and treatments including but not limited to scaling, p rophylaxis,

radiographs, sealants, and fluoride application.

(5) In addition to the procedures permitted under subsection (4) of this section, a dentist

may perform those procedures or treatments considered to be routine in nature and

that are typically performed and completed in one (1) appointment. The procedures

include simple extractions and basic restorative procedures. All procedures

performed other than those provided in this subsection and subsection (4) of this

section shall be performed by a denti st holding a currently valid license in the

Commonwealth.

(6) A dentist or dental hygienist working under this section who registers as a charitable

health care provider under KRS 216.941 shall be eligible for the provision of

medical malpractice insurance procured under KRS 304.40-075.

(7) The board may waive the requirements of subsections (1), (2), and (3) of this

section and the requirements of KRS 313.035 and 313.040 for a dentist or dental

hygienist who volunteers to provide dental services through a nonprofit, all -

volunteer charitable organization.

(8) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations that are reasonably necessary

to administer this section.

(9) Any person or organization that conducts a nonprofit charitable dentistry event shall

be granted immunity from civil liability in accordance with KRS 411.200.