Cal. Code Regs. tit. 16 § 1043.4

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 41, October 11, 2024

Section 1043.4 - Evaluation Standards

The evaluation of an applicant for a permit shall consist of two parts:

(a) Demonstration of a General Anesthesia or Deep Sedation. A dental procedure utilizing general anesthesia or deep sedation administered by the applicant must be observed and evaluated. Any anesthesia or deep sedation technique that is routinely employed can be demonstrated. The patient shall be monitored while anesthetized or sedated and during recovery from anesthesia or sedation in the manner prescribed by Section 1682 of the Code.

The applicant for a permit must demonstrate that he or she has knowledge of the uses of the equipment required by Section 1043.3(a) and is capable of using that equipment.

(b) Demonstration of a Moderate Sedation. A dental procedure utilizing moderate sedation administered by the applicant must be observed and evaluated. Any moderate sedation technique that is routinely employed can be demonstrated. The patient shall be monitored while sedated and during recovery from sedation in the manner prescribed by Section 1682 of the Code. The applicant for a permit must demonstrate that he or she has knowledge of the uses of the equipment required by Section 1043.3(a) and is capable of using that equipment.

(c) Simulated Emergencies. Knowledge of and a method of treatment must be physically demonstrated by the dentist and his or her operating team for the following emergencies:

(1) Airway obstruction

(2) Bronchospasm

(3) Emesis and aspiration of foreign material under anesthesia

(4) Angina pectoris

(5) Myocardial infarction

(6) Hypotension

(7) Hypertension

(8) Cardiac arrest

(9) Allergic reaction

(10) Convulsions

(11) Hypoglycemia

(12) Syncope

(13) Respiratory depression

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1043.4

1. Amendment filed 4-1-91; operative 5-1-91 (Register 91, No. 18).
2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 2-27-2006; operative 3-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 9).
3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) filed 8-16-2022; operative 8-16-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1614, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 1646.4 and 1647.7, Business and Professions Code.

1. Amendment filed 4-1-91; operative 5-1-91 (Register 91, No. 18).
2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 2-27-2006; operative 3-29-2006 (Register 2006, No. 9).
3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) filed 8-16-2022; operative 8/16/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 33).