North Carolina legislation · 2025-2026 Session
North Carolina H1205: Orthodontic Treatment In-Person Exam Req.
Status: In committee, May 5, 2026
What the bill says
An act to require an in-person evaluation for patients prior to orthodontic device services.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE AN IN-PERSON EVALUATION FOR PATIENTS PRIOR TO ORTHODONTIC DEVICE SERVICES. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: SECTION 1. Article 2 of Chapter 90 is amended by adding a new section to read: "§ 90-29.6. Certain orthodontic device and treatment requirements. (a) Definitions. - The following definitions apply in this section: (1) Licensed dentist. - As defined in G.S. 90-30.2(a). (2) Orthodontic device. - Any Class II or Class III medical device, as defined by 21 U.S.C. § 360c and 21 CFR § 860.3 that meets all of the following: a. Used in orthodontic treatment to (i) move a patient's teeth or jaw or (ii) correct a misalignment or malposition. b. Manufactured to address the specific orthodontic needs of an individual patient. (b) Limitation. - A person shall not sell an orthodontic device or provide a service related to the design or manufacture of an orthodontic device to a patient, unless the person is a licensed dentist who is in compliance with subsection (c) of this section, or receives written or electronic confirmation from a licensed dentist who has provided the services prescribed in subsection (c) of this section. (c) Criteria. - A person shall not sell an orthodontic device or provide a service related to the design or manufacture of …
Sponsors
- Pierce, Garland E. (D, 48) · primary sponsor
- Majeed, Nasif (I, 99)
Latest actions
- : Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- : Passed 1st Reading
- : Filed
Subjects: CONSUMER PROTECTION, BUDGETING, PATIENT RIGHTS, DENTAL BOARD, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, DHHS, HEALTH SERVICES, DENTISTS & DENTISTRY
Common questions
- What is H1205?
- H1205 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Orthodontic Treatment In-Person Exam Req.
- What does H1205 do?
- In its own words: An act to require an in-person evaluation for patients prior to orthodontic device services.
- What is the status of H1205?
- In committee as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (May 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored H1205?
- Pierce, Garland E. (D, 48), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H1205?
- On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H1205
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