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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A dentist who desires to administer, or order the administration of, oral conscious sedation for adult patients, who does not hold a general anesthesia permit, as provided in Sections 1646.1 and 1646.2, or a moderate sedation permit, as provided in Sections 1647.2 and 1647.3, shall possess a dentist license or a permit under Section 1638 or 1640 issued by the board that is in good standing, apply to the board on an application form prescribed by the board, and submit the certification fee and evidence showing that the dentist satisfies any of the following requirements:
(a) Satisfactory completion of a postgraduate program in oral and maxillofacial surgery approved by either the Commission on Dental Accreditation or a comparable organization approved by the board.
(b) Satisfactory completion of a pediatric dental, periodontics, or general practice residency or other advanced education in a general dentistry program approved by the board.
(c) Satisfactory completion of a board-approved educational program on oral medications and sedation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 1647.20 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/business-and-professions-code/bpc-sect-1647-20/
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