42 CFR 440.100 : Public Health (Part 1 To Parts 1009-1099) — (§ 430.0 To Part 481) — Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department Of Health And Human Services (Continued) (§ 430.0 To Part 481) — Medical Assistance Programs (§ 430.0 To § 456.725) — Services: General Provisions (§ 440.1 To § 440.395) — Definitions (§ 440.1 To § 440.185) — 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 beneficiary.

(b) “Dentist” means an individual licensed to practice dentistry or dental surgery.