The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) proposes new §110.10, concerning the use of general anesthetic agents.

This new rule will limit the use of certain general anesthetic agents to dentists that posses a valid Level 4 - General Anesthesia or Deep Sedation permit issued by the Board.

Glenn Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the new rule is in effect enforcing or administering the rule will not have foreseeable implications relating to cost or revenue of state or local government.

Mr. Parker has determined that for each year of the first five years the new rule is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the rule will be to ensure the protection of public health and safety.

Mr. Parker has determined that for the first five-year period the new rule is in effect enforcing or administering the rule will not have foreseeable economic costs to small businesses or persons who are required to comply with the rule as proposed.

Mr. Parker has determined that for the first five-year period the new rule is in effect enforcing or administering the rule will have no foreseeable impact on employment in any regional area where the rule is enforced or administered.

Comments on the proposed new rule may be submitted to Sarah Carnes-Lemp, Assistant General Counsel, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-800, Austin, Texas 78732; by fax to (512) 463-7452; or by e-mail to sarah@tsbde.texas.gov no later than 30 days from the date that the proposal is published in the Texas Register.

The new rule is proposed under Texas Occupations Code §254.001(a), which gives the Board authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and ensure compliance with state laws relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.

No other statutes, articles, or codes are affected by the proposed new rule.