Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-82-701. Definitions

(1) “Collaborative agreement” means a written agreement between a dentist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and a dental hygienist licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners providing that the dental hygienist may provide prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, dental hygiene instruction, assessment of a patient's need for further treatment by a dentist, and if delegated by the consulting dentist, other services provided by law to children, senior citizens, and persons with developmental disabilities in a public setting without the supervision and presence of the dentist and without a prior examination of the persons by the dentist;

(2) “Collaborative dental hygienist” means a dental hygienist who holds a Collaborative Care Permit I, a Collaborative Care Permit II, or both, from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and who has entered into a collaborative agreement with no more than one (1) consulting dentist regarding the provision of services under this subchapter;

(3) “Consulting dentist” means a dentist who holds a Collaborative Dental Care Permit from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners and:

(4) “Medicaid” means the medical assistance program established under § 20-77-101 et seq.;

(5) “Public settings” means:

(6) “Senior citizen” means a person sixty-five (65) years of age or older.