The requirement to obtain a permit under 12 AAC 28.010 or 12 AAC 28.015 does not apply to

1. (1) the administration of local anesthesia;
2. (2) the administration of nitrous oxide sedation to patients of any age if the delivery system for the nitrous oxide-oxygen contains a mechanism that guarantees that an oxygen concentration of at least 25 percent will be administered to the patient at all times during the administration of the nitrous oxide;

3. (3) the administration of an oral medication to achieve minimal sedation if

   1. (A) the patient is 13 years of age or older;
   2. (B) the dose of the administered drug is within the United States Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recommended dose as printed in that agency's approved labeling for unmonitored home use; the dentist may not use a second drug without obtaining a permit under 12 AAC 28.010 or 12 AAC 28.015, as applicable;
   3. (C) the dose of the administered drug is used in combination with nitrous oxide or oxygen and does not exceed minimal sedation; and
   4. (D) the patient is re-appointed if the intended level of minimal sedation is not achieved; or
4. (4) the administration of deep sedation, general anesthesia, moderate sedation, or minimal sedation in a licensed hospital, a state-operated hospital, or a facility directly maintained or operated by the federal government.

(Eff. 4/14/2018, Register 226)

Authority: AS 08.36.070, AS 08.36.315, AS 08.36.360