Section R156-69-301a - Dentist Anesthesia and Analgesia - Permit Classifications and Scopes of Practice(1) Under Section 58-1-510 and Subsection 58-69-301(4)(b), the classification of dentist anesthesia and analgesia permits are as follows: (a) local anesthesia permit;(b) minimal sedation permit;(c) moderate sedation permit; and(d) deep sedation and general anesthesia permit.(2) Under Subsections 58-1-510(2) through (4) and Subsection 58-69-301(4)(a), the scope of practice for each dentist anesthesia and analgesia permit is established as follows:(a) a dentist with a local anesthesia permit may administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide and supervise the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide in compliance with the standards in Subsection (3);(b) a dentist with a minimal sedation permit may: (i) exercise the privileges of a local anesthesia permit; and(ii) administer and supervise the administration of minimal sedation via nitrous oxide-oxygen, with or without the administration of enteral medications, in compliance with the standards in Subsection (3);(c) a dentist with a moderate sedation permit may:(i) exercise the privileges of a minimal sedation permit;(ii) administer and supervise the administration of moderate sedation in compliance with the standards in Subsection (3); and(iii) when engaging in the administration of moderate sedation shall:(A) use pulse oximetry; and(B) have at least one ACLS or PALS trained individual present in-operatory during sedation; and(d) a dentist with a deep sedation and general anesthesia permit may: (i) exercise the privileges of a moderate sedation permit;(ii) administer or supervise the administration of deep sedation or general anesthesia in compliance with the standards in Subsection (3); and(iii) when engaging in the administration of deep sedation or general anesthesia, shall: (A) use pulse oximetry and end tidal CO2 monitoring with capnography; and(B) have at least one ACLS or PALS trained individual present in-operatory during sedation.(3) Under Subsections 58-1-510(3) and (4) and 58-69-102(8) and Section 58-69-802: (a) a dentist shall possess the knowledge, skills, education, and training required by and shall comply with the following standards, as applicable to the dentist's permitted sc ope of practice: (i) the ADA Use Guidelines;(ii) the Pediatric Sedation Guidelines;(iii) the ADA Sedation and General Anesthesia Policy Statement;(iv) the AAOMS standards;(v) the ASA standards; and(vi) Section 58-1-510; and(b) a dentist who practices facial cosmetic dentistry using the neurotoxin clostridium botulinum or an injectable dermal filler shall demonstrate competency by having successfully completed a minimum of eight hours of training that:(i) is taught by properly trained and licensed individuals teaching within their scope of practice;(ii) includes a hands-on component; and(iii) includes the following topics:(A) treatment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction;(B) infection control; and(C) risk factors for administration of neurotoxin clostrium botulinum and dermal fillers.Utah Admin. Code R156-69-301a
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-07, effective 3/27/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-24, effective 12/11/2023