Local anesthesia must only be administered by a provider qualified under this chapter and dental hygienists as provided in chapter
18.29 RCW.
(1) "Local anesthesia" means the elimination of sensations, especially pain, in one part of the body by the topical application or regional injection of a drug.
(2) A licensed dentist administering local anesthetic agents shall comply with recordkeeping, equipment, and emergency medication requirements in WAC
246-817-724.
(3) A permit of authorization is not required.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
18.32.0365 and
18.32.640. WSR 24-01-033, § 246-817-730, filed 12/11/23, effective 1/11/24; WSR 09-04-042, § 246-817-730, filed 1/30/09, effective 3/2/09. Statutory Authority: RCW
18.32.035. WSR 95-21-041, § 246-817-730, filed 10/10/95, effective 11/10/95.]