NRS 631.3126 - Dental therapists: Arrangements for or referrals of patients to other dental or health care professionals in certain circumstances. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

NV Rev Stat § 631.3126 (2019) (N/A)
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In accordance with the written practice agreement required pursuant to NRS 631.3122:

1. The authorizing dentist shall arrange for another dentist or specialist to provide any services needed by a patient of a dental therapist that exceed the dental therapist’s capabilities or the authorized scope of practice of the dental therapist and that the authorizing dentist is unable to provide; and

2. A dental therapist shall refer patients to another qualified dental or health care professional to receive needed services that exceed the scope of practice of the dental therapist.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 3201, effective January 1, 2020)