Dental anesthesia practice

[DesiredMemberName?]

At least in my state, physician anesthesiologists need a permit from the dental board to perform anesthesia in dental offices. Does not apply to hospitals or surgicenters.

Medical General Anesthesia Permits to Administer Deep Sedation and General Anesthesia (Physician and Surgeon) - Dental Board of California

www.dbc.ca.gov

LOL… what?

Board certified anesthesiologists have to apply for approval from the dental board to provide anesthesia?

 

[cittykat]

LOL… what?

Board certified anesthesiologists have to apply for approval from the dental board to provide anesthesia?

Yes

 

[Mman]

LOL… what?

Board certified anesthesiologists have to apply for approval from the dental board to provide anesthesia?

I assume it is related to how the facility is getting certified. Just an unnecessary money grab from the Dental board. If you are anesthetizing patients having dental work in an ambulatory surgery center I assume it cannot apply. I am not a California legal expert, but I doubt it would hold up in a court if someone sued them over it.