(a) No practitioner shall use moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia on any patient unless such practitioner has obtained a moderate sedation or general anesthesia permit from the commissioner, except to demonstrate the use of sedation as part of an on-site evaluation pursuant to section 19a-123b-6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for the issuance of such permit. A practitioner may submit an application to the commissioner for one of the following permits:
- (1) A moderate sedation permit for the administration of moderate sedation; or(2) A general anesthesia permit for the administration of moderate sedation, deep sedation, and general anesthesia.
- (b) An applicant shall, at the time of application, submit such documentation of credentials, as required pursuant to sections 20-123b-3 and 20-123b-4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, and any additional information as required by the commissioner. The application and related documents shall be reviewed by the commissioner. The commissioner may, as necessary, consult with the Dental Commission concerning documentation of applicant credentials.
(Effective February 1, 1988; Amended February 11, 2026)