H.R. 9829 — ORTHO Act

This section requires the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations within 180 days mandating an in-person examination by a dentist before providing dental services or devices through teledentistry, except for emergent care, public health programs, or an initial diagnosis of tooth malposition for orthodontic appliances that must be confirmed in person before use. It treats violations as unfair or deceptive acts enforceable by the Commission and state attorneys general, with statutory damages of $1,000 per violation (up to three times for willful conduct).