Tennessee § 68-1-301 Special care of mouth and teeth - Development of statewide strategy - Report

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§ 68-1-301 — Special care of mouth and teeth - Development of statewide strategy - Report

Tennessee § 68-1-301

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Bluebook

Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-1-301 (2026).

Text

The commissioner of health has general supervision of the interests of health and life of the citizens of this state, with special reference to the care and preservation of the mouth and teeth. With an understanding of the need to address the lack of resources available for the treatment of adult emergency dental situations, the commissioner will, in conjunction with professional organizations comprised of dental and related health care providers, organizations representing dental health recipients and other key stakeholders, develop a statewide strategy for the provision of adult emergency oral health care, utilizing public and private sector resources. The commissioner will report to the legislature on the progress of this strategy no later than January 15, 2009.

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The commissioner of health has general supervision of the interests of health and life of the citizens of this state, with special reference to the care and preservation of the mouth and teeth. With an understanding of the need to address the lack of resources available for the treatment of adult emergency dental situations, the commissioner will, in conjunction with professional organizations comprised of dental and related health care providers, organizations representing dental health recipients and other key stakeholders, develop a statewide strategy for the provision of adult emergency oral health care, utilizing public and private sector resources. The commissioner will report to the legislature on the progress of this strategy no later than January 15, 2009.

Legislative History

Acts 1919, ch. 172, § 4; impl. am. Acts 1923, ch. 7, § 46; Shan. Supp., § 3100a3; Code 1932, § 5762; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 53-109; Acts 2008, ch. 998, § 1.