o Whom it May Concern:

I would respectfully request that the board reconsider the suggested provision to minimal sedation. This new provision is more restrictive than in any other state & the ADA guidelines. Being able to provide our patients with minimal sedation greatly improves their access to care, especially for phobic patients.  Some patients simply need more than this proposed dosage restriction allows and fear will keep them from seeking the treatment they need. These patients will continue to bombard ERs and Urgent care as they avoid treatment due to fear and the excessive cost associated with IV and General Anesthesia. Oral sedation is incredibly safe & I believe that the best way to increase patient safety is via training, equipment, team, and monitoring, not with arbitrary dosage restrictions.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Nadia Armentrout DDS, FAGD