(a)A dentist licensed under Chapter 101 of this title
shall obtain a sedation/general [an] anesthesia
permit for the following sedation/general anesthesia procedures
used for the purpose of performing dentistry:
(1)Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen inhalation sedation;
(2)Level 1: Minimal sedation;
(3)Level 2: Moderate sedation limited to enteral routes
of administration;
(4)Level 3: Moderate sedation which includes parenteral
routes of administration; or
(5)Level 4: Deep sedation or general anesthesia.
(b)A dentist licensed to practice in Texas who desires
to administer nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation or Level 1,
Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4 sedation must obtain a permit from the
State Board of Dental Examiners (Board). A sedation/general anesthesia
permit is not required to administer Schedule II drugs prescribed
for the purpose of pain control or post-operative care.
(1)A permit may be obtained by completing an application
form approved by the Board.
(2)The application form must be filled out completely
and appropriate fees paid.
(3)A dentist applying for a sedation/general
anesthesia permit must meet the requirements of the highest permit
level sought and all permit levels below the highest permit level
sought.
(4)[(3)] Prior to issuance of
a sedation/general anesthesia permit, the Board may require
that the applicant undergo a facility inspection or further review
of credentials. The Board may direct an Anesthesia Consultant, who
has been appointed by the Board, to assist in this inspection or review.
The applicant will be notified in writing if an inspection is required
and provided with the name of an Anesthesia Consultant who will coordinate
the inspection. The applicant must make arrangements for completion
of the inspection within 180 days of the date the notice is mailed.
An extension of no more than ninety (90) days may be granted if the
designated Anesthesia Consultant requests one.
(5)[(4)] An applicant for a
sedation/general anesthesia permit must be licensed by
and should be in good standing with the Board. For purposes of this
chapter "good standing" means that the dentist's license is not suspended,
whether or not the suspension is probated. Applications from licensees
who are not in good standing shall not be approved.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has
reviewed the proposal and found it to be within the state agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on December 5, 2016
TRD-201606155 Kelly
Parker
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: January 15, 2017
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0977
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