Section 380.660 Dental Services

a)         The facility shall have a dental program for stays over 21 days, which will provide for in-service education to consumers in collaboration with dental personnel, including, at a minimum, the following:

1)         Information regarding nutrition and diet control measures that are dental health oriented;

2)         Instruction on proper oral hygiene methods;

3)         Instruction concerning the importance of maintaining oral hygiene; and

4)         Providing dental supplies, including floss, toothpaste, and brushes.

b)         The facility shall arrange, from an outside resource, the following dental services to meet the needs of each consumer:

1)         Routine dental services, to the extent covered under the State plan or other resources;

2)         Emergency dental services;

3)         Assisting the consumer in making appointments and arranging transportation to and from the dentist's office; and

4)         Prompt referral to a dentist of a consumer with loose or damaged dentures, to the extent covered under the State plan of other resources.