1. (1) Under Section 58-1-510 and Subsection 58-69-301(4)(b), the classification of dentist anesthesia and analgesia permits are as follows:

   1. (a) local anesthesia permit;
   2. (b) minimal sedation permit;
   3. (c) moderate sedation permit; and
   4. (d) deep sedation and general anesthesia permit.

2. (2) Under Subsections 58-1-510(2) through (4) and Subsection 58-69-301(4)(a), the scope of practice for each dentist anesthesia and analgesia permit is established as follows:

   1. (a) a dentist with a local anesthesia permit may administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide and supervise the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide in compliance with the standards in Subsection (3);

   2. (b) a dentist with a minimal sedation permit may:

      1. (i) exercise the privileges of a local anesthesia permit; and
      2. (ii) administer and supervise the administration of minimal sedation via nitrous oxide-oxygen, with or without the administration of enteral medications, in compliance with the standards in Subsection (3);

   3. (c) a dentist with a moderate sedation permit may:

      1. (i) exercise the privileges of a minimal sedation permit;
      2. (ii) administer and supervise the administration of moderate sedation in compliance with the standards in Subsection (3); and

      3. (iii) when engaging in the administration of moderate sedation shall:

         1. (A) use pulse oximetry; and
         2. (B) have at least one ACLS or PALS trained individual present in-operatory during sedation; and

   4. (d) a dentist with a deep sedation and general anesthesia permit may:

      1. (i) exercise the privileges of a moderate sedation permit;
      2. (ii) administer or supervise the administration of deep sedation or general anesthesia in compliance with the standards in Subsection (3); and

      3. (iii) when engaging in the administration of deep sedation or general anesthesia, shall:

         1. (A) use pulse oximetry and end tidal CO2 monitoring with capnography; and
         2. (B) have at least one ACLS or PALS trained individual present in-operatory during sedation.

3. (3) Under Subsections 58-1-510(3) and (4) and 58-69-102(8) and Section 58-69-802:

   1. (a) a dentist shall possess the knowledge, skills, education, and training required by and shall comply with the following standards, as applicable to the dentist's permitted scope of practice:

      1. (i) the ADA Use Guidelines;
      2. (ii) the Pediatric Sedation Guidelines;
      3. (iii) the ADA Sedation and General Anesthesia Policy Statement;
      4. (iv) the AAOMS standards;
      5. (v) the ASA standards; and
      6. (vi) Section 58-1-510; and

   2. (b) a dentist who practices facial cosmetic dentistry using the neurotoxin clostridium botulinum or an injectable dermal filler shall demonstrate competency by having successfully completed a minimum of eight hours of training that:

      1. (i) is taught by properly trained and licensed individuals teaching within their scope of practice;
      2. (ii) includes a hands-on component; and

      3. (iii) includes the following topics:

         1. (A) treatment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction;
         2. (B) infection control; and
         3. (C) risk factors for administration of neurotoxin clostrium botulinum and dermal fillers.

KEY: licensing, dentists, dental hygienists

Date of Last Change: November 24, 2025

Notice of Continuation: October 22, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-69-101; 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a)