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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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8/8/18  8:44 am
Commenter: jefferson t Blackburn

sedation regulatuions
 

This comment is in response to the possible requirement of a 3rd person needed in the room during sedation. This is an absolutely absurd recommendation. In fact it would actually increase potential problems and distractions.  I only allow sedation certified assistants with me in the room during a procedure and have never had the need for a 3rd person. This also is an increase in overhead to us and our patient. Properly trained personnel can do the job!!!!!!!!!

If a dentist wants a 3rd person in the operatory then they can do that. The mandateing of this is what I am totally opposed to.

 Jeff Blackburn

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