The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts an amendment to §110.6, concerning Deep Sedation or General Anesthesia. The rule is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the June 13, 2014, issue of the Texas Register (39 TexReg 4595).

The amendment to §110.6 clarifies what courses will be accepted for a Level 4 sedation permit and who must be present during the procedure.

The Board received one written comment from the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists in support of this rule amendment.

The amendment to §110.6 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.