FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 668

                                  C 217 L 88

BYRepresentatives Braddock, Brooks and Holm

Authorizing the dental disciplinary board to adopt rules governing the use of anesthesia.

House Committe on Health Care

Senate Committee on Health Care & Corrections

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Dental practice law contains no specific authority governing training and education requirements for the administration of sedation and anesthesia by dentists.  The Dental Disciplinary Board has general authority to monitor the practice of dentistry and has disciplinary authority over dentists.

SUMMARY:

The Dental Disciplinary Board is authorized to adopt rules concerning the administration of sedation and general anesthesia for dental practice, including training, equipment, and certification or registration requirements.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      House 92   0

      Senate    46     1(Senate amended)

      House 93   0(House concurred)

EFFECTIVE:June 9, 1988