Agencies | Governor
| Action Summary | The Board’s intent is to amend regulations relating to administration of sedation or anesthesia in dental offices. The goals are greater consistency and clarity among the requirements, depending on the level of sedation and the risk to the patient, and closer alignment with the American Dental Association Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia. The Board intends to amend provisions that are problematic to dentists, such as compliance with current regulations with special needs patients. When appropriate for patient safety, the Board intends to incorporate guidelines and best practices for sedation and anesthesia, such as the use of a three-person team in the operatory during administration of moderate sedation. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Exempt from APA | No, this action is subject to Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. |
| RIS Project | Yes [005513] |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Name / Title: | Sandra Reen / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | sandra.reen@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)367-4437 FAX: (804)527-4428 TDD: ()- |