The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts amendments to §108.7, concerning the minimum standard of care in dentistry, without changes to the proposed text published in the February 27, 2004, issue of the Texas Register (29 TexReg 1820). The text will not be republished.

The amendment clarifies that blood pressure and heart rate measurements must be taken as part of the required initial medical examination of any patient, except that such measurements are not required for patients 12 years of age or younger, unless the patient's medical condition or history indicate such a need.

No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.

The amendment is adopted under Texas Government Code §2001.021 et seq; Texas Civil Statutes, the Occupations Code §254.001, which provides the Board with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary for it to perform its duties.