The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) proposes amended rules §110.1, concerning definitions; §110.2, concerning sedation/anesthesia permits; §110.3, concerning nitrous sedation; §110.4, concerning minimal sedation; §110.5, concerning moderate sedation; §110.6, concerning deep sedation; §110.9, concerning permit renewal; and new rule §110.11, concerning pediatric patients. The proposed rules establish new guidelines and permits for providing sedation and anesthesia.

Kelly Parker, Executive Director, has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed rules are in effect, there will not be any fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the amendments to the rule.

Ms. Parker has also determined that for the first five-year period the proposed rules are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of administering these rules will be to ensure licensees are qualified and competent to sedate and anesthetize patients. Ms. Parker has determined that for the first five-year period the proposed rules are in effect, costs to persons or small businesses will be minimal. There is no foreseeable impact on employment in any regional area where the rules are enforced or administered.

Comments on the proposed rules may be submitted to Tyler Vance, General Counsel, 333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-800, Austin, Texas 78732, Fax (512) 475-0977, rulecomments@tsbde.texas.gov no later than January 31, 2017.

These amended and new rules are 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 health and safety of the public.

No statutes are affected by these proposal.