Before administering deep sedation, general anesthesia, or moderate sedation, and before administering minimal sedation to a patient younger than 13 years of age, a dentist shall
- (1) discuss with the patient, or with the patient's parent, legal guardian, or caregiver if the patient is younger than 13 years of age, the nature and objectives of the sedation and anesthesia along with the risks, benefits, and alternatives;
- (2) obtain informed written consent of the patient or of the parent or legal guardian; and
- (3) maintain a copy of the informed written consent in the patient's permanent record.
(Eff. 4/10/70, Register 34; am 12/15/2013, Register 208; am 4/14/2018, Register 226)
Authority: AS 08.36.070