Allied dental personnel who assist dentists during oral conscious sedation procedures must be currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. During a sedation procedure, at least one additional person must be present in addition to the dentist. This may be a chair side dental assistant.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Chapter 9 - Dentists and Dental Hygienists.
Article 4 - Oral Conscious Sedation.
Section 34-9-80 - Definitions.
Section 34-9-81 - Permits Required.
Section 34-9-82 - Requirements for Treatment.
Section 34-9-83 - Requirements for Assistants.
Section 34-9-84 - Report of Adverse Consequences.
Section 34-9-85 - Limits on Advertisements.
Section 34-9-86 - On-Site Inspection.
Section 34-9-87 - Permit Limitations.
Section 34-9-88 - Renewal of Permit.
Section 34-9-89 - Treatment of Patients Under 12 Years of Age.