California · Family Code

FAM §6901: “Dental care” means X-ray examination, anesthetic, dental or surgical diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care by a dentist licensed under the Dental Practice Act.

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This statute defines 'dental care' to include X-rays, anesthesia, diagnosis, treatment, and hospital care provided by a licensed dentist.

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“Dental care” means X-ray examination, anesthetic, dental or surgical diagnosis or treatment, and hospital care by a dentist licensed under the Dental Practice Act.

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