SS 036-21

Statement of Scope

DENTISTRY EXAMINING BOARD

Rule No.:

DE 11

Relating to:

Permits to Administer Anesthesia

Rule Type:

Permanent

1. Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only): N/A

2. Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule:

The objective of the proposed rule is to clarify language within DE 11 related to permits for administering anesthesia and ensure it is current with statutory requirements and professional standards and practices.

3. Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives:

The Dentistry Examining Board has determined a need to clarify a provision related to the permitting requirements for dentists in administering anesthesia. Specifically, the Board will clarify a provision that requires completion of an accredited dental program in dental anesthesiology for Class III permits and review other permitting classes to ensure clarity in the requirements.

4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):

15.08(5)(b) Each Examining Board shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains, and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.

447.02 (2) (b) The Examining Board shall promulgate rules specifying the standards, conditions and any educational requirements that are in addition to the requirements specified in s. 447.04 (1) that must be met by a dentist to be permitted to induce general anesthesia or conscious sedation in connection with the practice of dentistry.

5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:

60 hours

6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:

Dentists

7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:

None

8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):

None to minimal. It is not likely to have a significant impact on small businesses.

Contact Person: Kassandra Walbrun, Administrative Rules Coordinator, [phone].

         

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