IC 25-14-2

    

Chapter 2. Marking Requirements for Dentures and Partial
Dentures


IC 25-14-2-1

Definition

    


Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "dentist" means an individual who
holds a license to practice dentistry in Indiana issued under
IC 25-14-1.

As added by P.L.135-1984, SEC.1.


IC 25-14-2-2

Marking denture

    


Sec. 2. Except as otherwise provided in section 5 of this chapter,
a dentist shall see that each denture he delivers to a patient in Indiana
is marked in the manner prescribed in this chapter if the denture has
been fabricated by the dentist or under a work order issued by him.

As added by P.L.135-1984, SEC.1.


IC 25-14-2-3

Marking partial denture

    


Sec. 3. Except as otherwise provided in section 5 of this chapter,
a dentist shall see that each partial denture he delivers to a patient in
Indiana is marked in the manner prescribed in this chapter if the
partial denture has been fabricated, rebased, or duplicated by the
dentist or pursuant to a work order issued by him.

As added by P.L.135-1984, SEC.1.


IC 25-14-2-4

Option to mark patient's name or Social Security number

    


Sec. 4. Each denture and each partial denture covered by section
2 or 3 of this chapter shall be marked, at the patient's option, with
either the patient's name or his social security number.

As added by P.L.135-1984, SEC.1.


IC 25-14-2-5

Exception to requirements of chapter

    


Sec. 5. If a dentist:

        (1) determines that it is impossible to mark a denture or a partial
denture in the manner described in section 4 of this chapter; and

        (2) notifies the patient in writing of that determination before
the denture or partial denture is delivered to the patient;

the marking requirements of this chapter do not apply to that denture
or partial denture.

As added by P.L.135-1984, SEC.1.