Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 51.170 — Dental Services
38 C.F.R. § 51.170
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(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.
Authorizing Statute
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Definitions38 U.S.C. § 101
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Transfers for nursing home care; adult day health care38 U.S.C. § 1720
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Authority to reorganize offices38 U.S.C. § 510
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Decisions of the Secretary; finality38 U.S.C. § 511