Section R4-11-502. Affiliated Practice

A.      A dentist in a private for profit setting shall not enter into more than 15 affiliated practice relationships under A.R.S. § 32- 1289 at one time.

B.       There is no limit to the number of affiliated practice relation- ships a dentist may enter into when working in a government, public health, or non-profit organization under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

C.      Each affiliated practice dentist shall be available telephoni- cally or electronically during the business hours of the affili- ated practice dental hygienist to provide an appropriate level of contact, communication, and consultation.

D.      The affiliated practice agreement shall include a provision for a substitute dentist in addition to the requirements of A.R.S. § 32-1289(F), to cover an extenuating circumstance that renders the affiliated practice dentist unavailable for contact, commu- nication, or consultation with the  affiliated practice dental hygienist.

Historical Note

Adopted effective December 6, 1974 (Supp. 75-1).

Amended effective March 23, 1976 (Supp. 76-2). Former Section R4-11-63 renumbered as Section R4-11-502 without change effective July 29, 1981 (Supp. 81-4). For- mer Section R4-11-502 renumbered to R4-11-701 by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 580, effective February 4, 1999 (Supp. 99-1). New Section made by final rulemak- ing at 13 A.A.R. 962, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).

Adopted effective December 6, 1974 (Supp. 75-1). For- mer Section R4-11-64 repealed, new Section R4-11-64 adopted effective March 23, 1976 (Supp. 76-2). Former Section R4-11-64 renumbered as Section R4-11-503 without change effective July 29, 1981 (Supp. 81-4). For- mer Section R4-11-503 repealed by final rulemaking at 5

A.A.R. 580, effective February 4, 1999 (Supp. 99-1).