440.100—Dental services.
(a)
“Dental services” means diagnostic, preventive, or corrective procedures provided by or under the supervision of a dentist in the practice of his profession, including treatment of—
(1)
The teeth and associated structures of the oral cavity; and
(2)
Disease, injury, or impairment that may affect the oral or general health of the recipient.
(b)
“Dentist” means an individual licensed to practice dentistry or dental surgery.
[43 FR 45224, Sept. 29, 1978, as amended at 45 FR 24888, Apr. 11, 1980]