02-313 C.M.R. ch. 14, § I - ADOPTION OF THE ADA GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF SEDATION AND GENERAL ANESTHESIA BY DENTISTS
The Board adopts and incorporates into this Chapter by reference the American Dental Association's "Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists" (as adopted by the October 2007 ADA House of Delegates) [hereinafter referred to in these rules as "ADA Sedation Guidelines"]. All Dentists must comply with the "ADA Sedation Guidelines" in addition to any other requirement imposed by the Board pursuant to this Chapter. In the event of a conflict between a standard in the "ADA Sedation Guidelines" and a provision of this Chapter, the provision of this Chapter shall govern.
Copies of the ADA "Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists" (as adopted by the October 2007 ADA House of Delegates) are available at:
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
312-440-2500
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