Indiana Code Title 25. Professions and Occupations § 25-14-1-1.5

(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:

(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:

(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:

(10) “Parenteral route of administration” means a technique of administering an agent by intravenous or intramuscular injection so that it bypasses the gastrointestinal tract.