Title 38
SECTION 51.170
51.170 Dental services.
§ 51.170 Dental services.(a) A facility must provide or obtain from an outside resource, in accordance with § 51.210(h) of this part, routine and emergency dental services to meet the needs of each resident;
(b) A facility may charge a resident an additional amount for routine and emergency dental services; and
(c) A facility must, if necessary, assist the resident -
(1) In making appointments;
(2) By arranging for transportation to and from the dental services; and
(3) Promptly refer residents with lost or damaged dentures to a dentist.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101, 501, 1710, 1741-1743)