Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Dentistry
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry [18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action Administration of sedation and anesthesia
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 9/5/2018
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8/30/18  11:46 am
Commenter: Christopher Salas DDS

Reconsider provision to minimal sedation
 

This email is written for a request to reconsider the change in the provision for minimal sedation.  There are no states with a minimal sedation provision this restrictive.  The ADA guidelines, also, do not have a provision as restrictive.

This provision will take away an option to many patients who seek comfort and anxiety relief from the dental environment.  It will deter patients from seeking care for simple routine treatment which will eventually lead to more invasive and costly procedures in the future. 

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