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34-9-82
Section 34-9-82 Requirements for treatment. (a) A dentist using oral conscious sedation must
comply with all of the following requirements: (1) Patients to be treated under oral conscious
sedation must be suitably evaluated prior to the start of any sedation procedure. Using the
American Society of Anesthesiologists Patient Physical Status classifications the dentist
should determine that the patient is an appropriate candidate for oral conscious sedation.
(2) The patient or guardian must be advised regarding the procedure associated with the delivery
of any sedative agents and the appropriate written informed consent should be obtained. (3)
Inhalation equipment used in conjunction with oral conscious sedation must be evaluated prior
to use on each patient. Determination of adequate oxygen supply must be completed prior to
use with each patient. (4) Appropriate verbal or written preoperative and postoperative instructions
must be given to the patient or guardian. (5) Baseline vital...
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34-9-6.1
Section 34-9-6.1 Mobile dental facilities or portable dental operations. (a) For purposes of
this section, the following words have the following meanings: (1) DENTAL HOME. The dental
home is the ongoing relationship between the dentist and the patient, inclusive of all aspects
of oral health care, delivered in a comprehensive, continuously accessible, coordinated, and
family-centered way. (2) MOBILE DENTAL FACILITY. Any self-contained facility in which dentistry
or dental hygiene is practiced which may be moved, towed, or transported from one location
to another. (3) OPERATOR. A person licensed to practice dentistry in this state or an entity
which is approved as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code which
employs dentists licensed in the state to operate a mobile dental facility or portable dental
operation. (4) PORTABLE DENTAL OPERATION. The use of portable dental delivery equipment which
is set up on site to provide dental services outside of a mobile...
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22-18-50
Section 22-18-50 Enactment and text of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate
Compact. The Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact is hereby enacted
into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in form substantially
as follows: SECTION 1. PURPOSE In order to protect the public through verification of competency
and ensure accountability for patient care related activities all states license emergency
medical services (EMS) personnel, such as emergency medical technicians (EMTs), advanced EMTs
and paramedics. This Compact is intended to facilitate the day to day movement of EMS personnel
across state boundaries in the performance of their EMS duties as assigned by an appropriate
authority and authorize state EMS offices to afford immediate legal recognition to EMS personnel
licensed in a member state. This Compact recognizes that states have a vested interest in
protecting the public's health and safety...
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34-9-83
Section 34-9-83 Requirements for assistants. Allied dental personnel who assist dentists during
oral conscious sedation procedures must be currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
During a sedation procedure, at least one additional person must be present in addition to
the dentist. This may be a chair side dental assistant. (Act 2005-298, 1st Sp. Sess., p. 563,
§4.)...
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34-9-89
Section 34-9-89 Treatment of patients under 12 years of age. When oral conscious sedation is
used on any patient under 12 years of age, the following provisions shall apply: (1) The drugs,
dosages, and techniques used should carry a margin of safety which is unlikely to render the
patient noninteractive and nonarousable. (2) Appropriately sized emergency equipment must
be available. (Act 2005-298, 1st Sp. Sess., p. 563, §10; Act 2011-571, p. 1165, §1.)...
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25-5-1
Section 25-5-1 Definitions. Throughout this chapter, the following words and phrases as used
therein shall be considered to have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context
shall clearly indicate a different meaning in the connection used: (1) COMPENSATION. The money
benefits to be paid on account of injury or death, as provided in Articles 3 and 4. The recovery
which an employee may receive by action at law under Article 2 of this chapter is termed "recovery
of civil damages," as provided for in Sections 25-5-31 and 25-5-34. "Compensation"
does not include medical and surgical treatment and attention, medicine, medical and surgical
supplies, and crutches and apparatus furnished an employee on account of an injury. (2) CHILD
or CHILDREN. The terms include posthumous children and all other children entitled by law
to inherit as children of the deceased; stepchildren who were members of the family of the
deceased, at the time of the accident, and were dependent upon him or...
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34-9-81
Section 34-9-81 Permits required. In order to administer oral conscious sedation, a dentist
must possess a general anesthesia permit, a parenteral sedation permit, or an oral conscious
sedation permit from the board. In order to receive an oral conscious sedation permit, the
dentist must apply on a prescribed application form to the board and submit an application
fee. The dentist applying for the permit must show evidence that he or she has done at least
one of the following: (1) Has completed an American Dental Association accredited postgraduate
general dentistry or specialty residency program which included specific training in oral
conscious sedation. (2) Has completed a minimum of 16 hours' training in oral conscious sedation
in a course approved by the board. (3) Has certification of training in oral conscious sedation
by any entity or organization approved by the board. (Act 2005-298, 1st Sp. Sess., p. 563,
§2; Act 2009-18, p. 43, §5.)...
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34-9-80
Section 34-9-80 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) ANALGESIA. The diminution or elimination of pain in the conscious patient. (2)
ANXIOLYSIS. A pharmacological induced state, oral or inhalation, where a patient experiences
a diminution of anxiety. (3) BOARD. The Alabama Board of Dental Examiners. (4) ENTERAL. Any
technique of administration in which the agent is absorbed through the gastrointestinal (GI)
tract or oral mucosa (i.e., oral, rectal, sub lingual). (5) INHALATION. A technique of administration
in which a gaseous or volatile agent is introduced into the pulmonary tree and the primary
effect is due to absorption through the pulmonary bed. (6) LOCALIZED ANESTHESIA. The elimination
of sensations, especially pain, in one part of the body by the topical application or regional
injection of a drug. (7) ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION. A depressed level of consciousness that
retains the patient's ability to independently and...
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34-9-60
Section 34-9-60 Use of local anesthesia; permit to use general anesthesia. Any person licensed
or permitted to practice dentistry in the State of Alabama shall be authorized to use anesthesia
in accordance with the provisions of this section. (1) All dentists are authorized to use
local anesthesia. (2) Twelve months after May 29, 1985, no dentist shall use general anesthesia
on an outpatient basis for dental patients, unless such dentist possesses a permit of authorization
issued by the Board of Dental Examiners. a. In order to receive such permit, the dentist must
apply on a prescribed application form to the Board of Dental Examiners, submit an application
fee, and produce evidence showing that he or she: 1. Has completed a minimum of one year of
advanced training in anesthesiology and related academic subjects (or its equivalent) beyond
the undergraduate dental school level in a training program as described in Part II of the
guidelines for teaching the comprehensive control of pain...
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34-9-63
Section 34-9-63 Permit to use parenteral sedation. The issuance of a permit for general anesthesia
shall include the privilege of administering parenteral sedation in accordance with this section.
The issuance of a permit for parenteral sedation shall include the privilege of administering
intravenous sedation. All current intravenous sedation permit holders are entitled to a parenteral
sedation permit subject to the renewal and regulatory provisions afforded to the Board of
Dental Examiners by this chapter. The term parenteral sedation shall not include the use or
regulation of nitrous oxide. (1) No dentist shall use parenteral sedation on an outpatient
basis for dental patients unless the dentist possesses a permit of authorization issued by
the board. The dentist applying for or holding the permit shall be subject to on-site inspections
as provided in paragraph b. of subdivision (2) of Section 34-9-60. a. In order to receive
the permit, the dentist shall: 1. Apply on a prescribed...
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