Preoperative Checklists Must be Completed When Administering Nitrous Oxide By Laura Diamond, Attorney and Duane Tinker, Dental Compliance Specialists
Rule 110.13 requires the use of a Preoperative Checklist by a dentist administering nitrous oxide or Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 sedation/anesthesia. A common misconception is that a dentist administering o...
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N2O Safety & Compliance is not Laughing Matter
Some states require separate credentialing for dentists and auxiliary staff for nitrous oxide administration. Typically, dentists are required to have a permit for this. Many states also require dental assistants and hygi...
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Will Emergency Drugs Bite You in the Butt?
Many states require that Dentists (and even staff members) maintain current BLS, ACLS and/or PALS. Additionally, there are requirements that Dentists have and maintain suitable emergency oxygen and have emergency drugs "as a...
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