California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §1646.8: Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize a dentist to administer or directly supervise the administration of general anesthesia or deep sedation for reasons other than dental treatment,

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Dentists cannot administer or directly supervise general anesthesia or deep sedation except for dental treatment purposes.

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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize a dentist to administer or directly supervise the administration of general anesthesia or deep sedation for reasons other than dental treatment, as defined in Section 1625.

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