What kind of training is required for the issuance of an enteral sedation permit?
A dentist applying for this new permit must submit certification verifying that the dentist has completed Board-approved postdoctoral course work at an accredited dental school, or in a college or university clinical setting, which has prepared the applicant to administer enteral sedation safely and effectively. The course work must consist of a minimum of 40 hours of didactic training in basic enteral sedation, physical evaluation, recognition and management of complications and emergencies, and patient monitoring. A list of approved courses is posted on the Board’s Web site.
