An Act relative to dental service quotes

HD 3362 requires dental providers (including dentists, hygienists, and assistants) to provide patients with a written cost estimate before performing any dental services, unless the patient waives this for a series of planned treatments. Patients who receive services without a quote can file a complaint with the Board of Registration in Dentistry. The Board must then investigate whether the services were medically necessary, and if not, report the violation to the Attorney General within three months. This bill directly affects dental offices and patients by increasing transparency around treatment costs and establishing a process for addressing billing disputes.