The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts an amendment to §108.14, concerning Pediatric and Special Needs Case Management; Protective Stabilization. The rule is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the June 27, 2014, issue of the Texas Register (39 TexReg 4885).

The amendment to §108.14 clarifies that when treatment is initiated without protective stabilization and the patient becomes uncooperative, protective stabilization is indicated until the dentist is able to reach a safe stopping point.

The Board received no written comments concerning this amendment.

The amendment to §108.14 is adopted under Texas Occupations Code §254.001(a). The Board interprets §254.001(a) to give the Board authority to adopt rules necessary to perform its duties and ensure compliance with state law relating to the practice of dentistry to protect the public health and safety.

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