California Business and Professions Code

§ 1646.2

BPC § 1646.2 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 2 · Ch. 4 · Art. 2.75

Statute text

(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 shall possess a dentist license or a permit under Section 1638 or 1640 issued by the board that is in good standing, submit an application fee and produce evidence showing that the dentist has successfully completed a minimum of one year of advanced training in anesthesiology and related academic subjects approved by the board, or equivalent training or experience approved by the board, beyond the undergraduate school level, and current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

(b)The application for a permit shall include documentation that equipment and drugs required by the board are on the premises.

(c)A dentist may apply for a pediatric endorsement for the general anesthesia permit by providing proof of successful completion of all of the following:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 483, Sec. 14. (SB 1453) Effective January 1, 2025.