The State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) adopts this amendment to 22 TAC §110.18, concerning inspection of sedation/anesthesia providers. The adopted amendment gives the Board discretion on whether to pursue revocation of a dental license if a permit holder who is in an inactive status is found to have administered or delegated the administration of level 2, 3, or 4 sedation/anesthesia while in inactive status. The adopted amendment also gives the Board discretion on whether to pursue revocation of a dental license if a permit holder who is an exempt location status is found to have administered or delegated the administration of level 2, 3, or 4 sedation/anesthesia in a non-exempt location. This rule is adopted without changes to the proposed text published in the July 7, 2023 issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 3620), and will not be republished.

No comments were received regarding adoption of this rule.

This rule is adopted 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.