New rules would require an in-person dental exam before most online dental services.
This bill, called the ORTHO Act, would generally require you to see a dentist in person before getting most dental services or medical devices through telehealth. It aims to boost patient safety by having the Federal Trade Commission create new rules and allow states to enforce them. These changes would take effect after the Federal Trade Commission issues its new regulations.
Currently, there are no specific federal rules requiring an in-person examination before a dentist provides teledentistry services or medical devices. This bill would require the Federal Trade Commission to create federal regulations mandating an in-person examination before most teledentistry services, with specific exceptions. It would also establish federal and state enforcement mechanisms for violations, including potential fines of $1,000 per violation.
HR 9829 · 119th Congress · July 22, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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