- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jul 22, 2026
What it does
The ORTHO Act would require the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations within 180 days of enactment that mandate an in-person dental examination before most teledentistry services can be provided, with limited exceptions for emergent care, public health programs, or initial orthodontic assessments that must be confirmed by an in-person visit before treatment begins. The bill affects dentists and patients using teledentistry, prohibiting reliance on automated processes for diagnoses and requiring independent clinical judgment by a licensed dentist. Violations would be treated as unfair or deceptive acts under the FTC Act, enforceable by the FTC and state attorneys general, with…
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