1646. As used in this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Deep sedation” means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused but respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation. The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function may be impaired. Patients may require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and spontaneous ventilation […]
1646.1. (a) A dentist shall possess either a current license in good standing and a general anesthesia permit issued by the board or a permit under Section 1638 or 1640 and a general anesthesia permit issued by the board in order to administer or order the administration of deep sedation or general anesthesia on an outpatient […]
1646.10. A general anesthesia permit shall expire on the date provided in Section 1715 that next occurs after its issuance, unless it is renewed as provided in this article. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 929, Sec. 4. (SB 501) Effective January 1, 2019. Operative January 1, 2022, pursuant to Section 1646.13)
1646.11. A general anesthesia permitholder who has a permit that was issued before January 1, 2022, may follow the terms of that existing permit until it expires. Any permit issued or renewed pursuant to this article on or after January 1, 2022, shall require the permitholder to follow the new requirements of this article. (Added […]
1646.13. This article shall become operative on January 1, 2022. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 929, Sec. 4. (SB 501) Effective January 1, 2019.)
1646.2. (a) A dentist who desires to administer or order the administration of deep sedation or general anesthesia shall apply to the board on an application form prescribed by the board. The dentist must submit an application fee and produce evidence showing that he or she has successfully completed a minimum of one year of advanced […]
1646.3. (a) A physical evaluation and medical history shall be taken before the administration of deep sedation or general anesthesia. (b) Any dentist holding a permit shall maintain medical history, physical evaluation, deep sedation, and general anesthesia records as required by board regulations. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 929, Sec. 4. (SB 501) Effective January 1, 2019. […]
1646.4. (a) Prior to the issuance or renewal of a permit for the use of deep sedation or general anesthesia, the board may, at its discretion, require an onsite inspection and evaluation of the licentiate and the facility, equipment, personnel, and procedures utilized by the licentiate. The permit of any dentist who has failed an onsite […]
1646.5. A permittee shall be required to complete 24 hours of approved courses of study related to deep sedation or general anesthesia as a condition of renewal of a permit. Those courses of study shall be credited toward the total continuing education hours required by the board pursuant to Section 1645. (Added by Stats. 2018, […]
1646.6. (a) The application fee for a permit or renewal under this article shall not exceed the amount prescribed in Section 1724. (b) The fee for an onsite inspection shall not exceed the amount prescribed in Section 1724. (c) It is the intent of the Legislature that fees established pursuant to this section be equivalent to administrative and […]
1646.7. (a) A violation of this article constitutes unprofessional conduct and is grounds for the revocation or suspension of the dentist’s permit or license, or both. The board shall issue probationary terms only for violations that do not result in bodily harm. (b) A violation of any provision of this article or Section 1682 is grounds for […]
1646.8. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize a dentist to administer or directly supervise the administration of general anesthesia or deep sedation for reasons other than dental treatment, as defined in Section 1625. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 929, Sec. 4. (SB 501) Effective January 1, 2019. Operative January 1, 2022, pursuant […]
1646.9. (a) A physician and surgeon licensed pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000) may administer deep sedation or general anesthesia in the office of a licensed dentist for dental patients, without regard to whether the dentist possesses a permit issued pursuant to this article, if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The physician […]
