• Curr Opin Anaesthesiol · Dec 2024

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    Dental sedation permit requirements for physician anesthesiologists in the United States and the European Union: a review.

    • Steve Yun, Nathanial Martin-Orr, and Max Hendrix.
    • Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona.
    • Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2024 Dec 1; 37 (6): 631637631-637.

    Purpose Of ReviewThis review addresses the dental sedation permit requirements for physician anesthesiologists in the United States and the European Union (EU). The regulatory landscape for office-based anesthesia, including dental settings, is often described as the 'Wild West' of patient safety, making it crucial to outline the similarities and differences in dental anesthesia regulations and offer practical guidelines for regulators.Recent FindingsThere is virtually no literature that addresses the issue of dental sedation permits for physicians. By summarizing the variation in language and terminology from state to state, this review highlights the inconsistencies and gaps in dental regulations. The review also highlights the limited specific guidance on the permit process for physicians administering dental anesthesia.SummaryBy comparing dental anesthesia regulations and guidelines across all U.S. states and the EU, the review aims to offer practical guidelines for regulators to institute an oversight process that is fair to physician anesthesiologists and does not impede their ability to practice in the dental office setting. This framework for credentialing and permitting physicians in dental office-based anesthesia settings is informed by existing safety recommendations and best practices.Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

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