CFR > Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS > PART 51—PER DIEM FOR NURSING HOME CARE OF VETERANS IN STATE HOMES > SUBPART D—Standards (§51.60 to §51.210) > 51.170—Dental services.

51.170—Dental services.

(a) A facility must provide or obtain from an outside resource, in accordance with § 51.210(h) of this part, routine and emergency dental services to meet the needs of each resident;
(b) A facility may charge a resident an additional amount for routine and emergency dental services; and
(c) A facility must, if necessary, assist the resident—
(1) In making appointments;
(2) By arranging for transportation to and from the dental services; and
(3) Promptly refer residents with lost or damaged dentures to a dentist.

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(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101, 501, 1710, 1741-174 3)