In the United States, which entity primarily oversees regulation and licensure for teledentistry services?

Dental licensure and regulation in the United States is primarily governed at the state level by individual state dental boards. Each state has its own laws and regulations regarding teledentistry, including which services can be provided, technology standards, patient consent requirements, and licensure requirements for providers. There is no federal dental licensing board. The ADA provides guidance and advocacy but does not regulate licensure. While CMS regulates Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement for telehealth services, the practice of dentistry itself falls under state board jurisdiction. Dentists providing teledentistry services must be licensed in the state where the patient is located.