Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Regulation of Dentists; Creation of Board
25-14-1-1.5. Definitions

Sec. 1.5. The following definitions apply throughout this article:
(1) "Agency" refers to the Indiana professional licensing agency established by IC 25-1-5-3.
(2) "Board" refers to the state board of dentistry established under this chapter.
(3) "Deep sedation" means a drug induced depression of consciousness during which cardiovascular function is usually maintained and the individual may:
(A) not be easily aroused;
(B) be able to respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation;
(C) have an impaired ability to independently maintain ventilatory function;
(D) require assistance in maintaining a patent airway; and
(E) have inadequate spontaneous ventilation.
(4) "Dental assistant" means a qualified dental staff member, other than a licensed dental hygienist, who assists a licensed dentist with patient care while working under the dentist's direct supervision.
(5) "Direct supervision" means that a licensed dentist is physically present in the facility when patient care is provided by the dental assistant.
(6) "Enteral route of administration" means a technique of administering an agent so that it is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract or oral mucosa.
(7) "General anesthesia" means a drug induced loss of consciousness during which cardiovascular function may be impaired and the individual:
(A) is not arousable, even by painful stimulation;
(B) often has an impaired ability to independently maintain ventiliatory function;
(C) often requires assistance in maintaining a patent airway; and
(D) may require positive pressure ventilation because of depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug induced depression of neuromuscular function.
(8) "INSPECT program" means the Indiana scheduled prescription electronic collection and tracking program established by IC 25-1-13-4.
(9) "Moderate sedation" means a drug induced depression of consciousness during which cardiovascular function is usually maintained and the individual:
(A) responds purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or with light tactile stimulation;
(B) does not require intervention to maintain a patent airway; and
(C) has adequate spontaneous ventilation.
(10) "Parenteral route of administration" means a technique of administering an agent by intravenous or intramuscular injection so that it bypasses the gastrointestinal tract.
As added by P.L.258-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.24-1999, SEC.9; P.L.1-2006, SEC.430; P.L.134-2008, SEC.23; P.L.103-2011, SEC.11; P.L.82-2016, SEC.1.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 25. Professions and Occupations

Article 14. Dentists

Chapter 1. Regulation of Dentists; Creation of Board

25-14-1-0.5. Repealed

25-14-1-1. Necessity for License

25-14-1-1.5. Definitions

25-14-1-2. State Board of Dentistry; Appointments; Districts; Examination

25-14-1-3. Examination; Fees

25-14-1-3.1. Anesthesia or Sedation; Permit to Administer; Requirements; Renewal

25-14-1-3.5. Fees; Establishment; Disposition

25-14-1-3.7. Dental Compliance Fund; Administration of Fund; Funds; Memorandum of Understanding for Use of Funds

25-14-1-4. Repealed

25-14-1-4.5. Requirements if Degree Is From Unaccredited Dental College Outside of United States

25-14-1-5. Dental Residency Permit for Students; Fee; Practice Under Permit

25-14-1-5.5. Dental Faculty License; Requirements; Use of License; Fee

25-14-1-5.7. Limited Voluntary Charitable Permit; Requirements; Prohibition on Controlled Substances; Expiration

25-14-1-6. Repealed

25-14-1-7. Repealed

25-14-1-8. Repealed

25-14-1-9. Repealed

25-14-1-10. Expiration of License; Renewal; Fee; Display of License; Reinstatement; Rules

25-14-1-11. Repealed

25-14-1-12. Meetings of Board; Records; Affiliation

25-14-1-13. Powers and Duties of Board; Complaints; Hearings

25-14-1-14. Injunction

25-14-1-15. Attorney's Fees

25-14-1-16. Applicant Requirements; Issuance of License; Fee; Rules for Endorsement; Appearance Before Board

25-14-1-16.1. Repealed

25-14-1-17. Record of Persons Practicing With and Employed by Certificate Holder

25-14-1-18. Display of Name and License

25-14-1-19. Repealed

25-14-1-19.1. Repealed

25-14-1-20. Disciplinary Proceedings

25-14-1-21. Representation by Attorney General

25-14-1-22. Exceptions

25-14-1-23. Practice of Dentistry; Delegation; Procedures Prohibited to Be Delegated; Dental Students; Pharmacists Filling Prescriptions; Services Dental Assistants May Perform

25-14-1-23.5. Inspect Program Report in Patient's Medical File

25-14-1-24. Evidence of Practice of Dentistry; Exception

25-14-1-25. Specific Violations

25-14-1-25.5. Retirement, Discontinuation of Practice, Moving or Leaving Community; Requirements; Penalty; Enforcement

25-14-1-26. Repealed

25-14-1-27. Repealed

25-14-1-27.1. Inactive Licenses; Remediation

25-14-1-27.5. Instructor's License; Requirements; Holding of License; Prohibition on Use; Teaching and Practicing Dentistry; Validity; Fee; Rules

25-14-1-28. Severability

25-14-1-29. Liberal Construction

25-14-1-30. Repealed

25-14-1-30.2. Certificates Deemed Licenses

25-14-1-30.4. Discipline; Knowledge of Standards of Conduct and Practice