Anesthesia and Sedation Permit Comparison Sheet
This table is provided for general reference only to help compare anesthesia and sedation requirements in dentistry. It does not replace, interpret, or supersede any applicable statute, regulation, or policy and should not be considered legal advice. For complete and authoritative requirements, consult the relevant statutes and regulations.
| Sedation Type | Statutes | Eligible Patient Ages | Pediatric Endorsement Required | Permits Allowed to Administer Sedation Type |
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| Deep Sedation and General Anesthesia (Dentist) | BPC §§ 1646-1646.13 | Ages 7 and Older | No |
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| BPC §§ 1646-1646.13 | Ages 6 and Younger | Required |
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| Deep Sedation and General Anesthesia (Physician and Surgeon) | BPC §§ 1646-1646.13 | Ages 7 and Older | No |
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| BPC §§ 1646-1646.13 | Ages 6 and Younger | Required |
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| Moderate Sedation | BPC §§ 1647-1647.12 | Ages 13 and Older | No |
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| BPC §§ 1647-1647.12 | Ages 7 to 12 | Required |
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| BPC §§ 1647-1647.12 | Ages 6 and Younger | Required |
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| OCS-A Oral Conscious Sedation Certificate for Adult Patients | BPC §§ 1647.18-1647.26 | Ages 13 and Older | N/A |
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| PMS - Pediatric Minimal Sedation | BPC §§ 1647.30-1647.38 | Ages 12 and Younger | N/A |
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