Can dentists practice sedation dentistry in North Carolina without being accredited?
Without a special accreditation by the Board, a dentist in North Carolina can only administer a single dose of an oral sedative prior to beginning a treatment – possibly in combination with nitrous oxide. – This single-dose practice is consistent with the new guidelines for North Carolina, but does not require special certification and the associated specialized training. – This practice may be sufficient to manage the anxiety that some patients experience about minor, fairly routine procedures (fillings, teeth-cleaning). – This is not actually a form of sedation dentistry per se, although providers of sedation dental care will usually make this option available to you as well for lesser procedures.
