This bill revises laws concerning dental anesthesia inspections by granting the Board of Dentistry the authority to establish standards for permits and inspections related to the administration of anesthesia by dentists. It requires dentists to apply for a permit and undergo an inspection before administering deep sedation, general anesthesia, or moderate sedation. The Board is empowered to adopt rules that set minimum qualifications for education and experience, as well as standards for the necessary equipment and supplies for administering anesthesia. The bill also allows the Board to charge fees for applications, permit renewals, and inspections, and introduces the option for a temporary permit that allows dentists to administer anesthesia for up to 120 days while awaiting inspection.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 37-4-101 of the Montana Code Annotated to include new definitions for various levels of sedation, such as deep sedation, general anesthesia, minimal sedation, and moderate sedation. These definitions clarify the conditions under which patients are considered to be under different states of sedation, including their ability to respond to stimuli and maintain airway function. The changes aim to enhance the safety and regulation of anesthesia practices in dentistry, ensuring that standards are met for both practitioners and patients.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-4-101
HB0584_1(1): 37-4-101
HB0584_1(2): 37-4-101
HB0584_1(3): 37-4-101
HB0584_1(4): 37-4-101
HB0584_1(5): 37-4-101
HB0584_1(6): 37-4-101
HB0584_1: 37-4-101
HB0584_2(1): 37-4-101
HB0584_2(2): 37-4-101
HB0584_2(3): 37-4-101
HB0584_2(4): 37-4-101
HB0584_2(5): 37-4-101
HB0584_2(6): 37-4-101
HB0584_2: 37-4-101
HB0584_X(1): 37-4-101
HB0584_X(10): 37-4-101
HB0584_X(11): 37-4-101
HB0584_X(2): 37-4-101
HB0584_X(3): 37-4-101
HB0584_X(4): 37-4-101
HB0584_X(5): 37-4-101
HB0584_X(6): 37-4-101
HB0584_X(7): 37-4-101
HB0584_X(8): 37-4-101
HB0584_X(9): 37-4-101
HB0584_X: 37-4-101