N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-3.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10A:16-3.12 - Oral surgery

(a) Oral surgery shall be performed when the prognosis for success and anticipated gain is sufficient to offset risk to the inmate.

(b) Trauma shall be managed within the scope of the qualification(s) and experience of the dentist(s) or by referral. Management of trauma shall include:

1. Suturing of facial and oral mucosal lacerations;

2. Reimplantations;

3. Repositioning and affixation of involved teeth and alveolar processes;

4. Management of facial bone fractures; and

5. Control of bleeding.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-3.12

Amended by R.2005 d.179, effective 6/6/2005.
See: 37 New Jersey Register 188(a), 37 New Jersey Register 2020(b).
In (a), substituted "performed" for "used".