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Paragraph 21 General anaesthesia and sedation

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(1)

Where a dentist undertakes, in the course of providing general dental services, any procedure for which general anaesthesia of the patient is necessary, he shall arrange—

(a)

for a doctor or another dentist experienced in the administration of general anaesthesia to administer the general anaesthetic and to remain with the patient throughout the procedure and until the return of the patient's protective reflexes; and

(b)

for another person with suitable training and experience to remain with the patient until the recovery phase is complete.

(2)

Where a dentist undertakes, in the course of providing general dental services, any procedure for which sedation of the patient is necessary he shall remain with the patient, and arrange for another person with suitable training and experience to remain with the patient, throughout the procedure.

(3)

In this paragraph “a person with suitable training and experience” means a person who has received such training and experience as to be capable of assisting the dentist in monitoring the clinical condition of the patient and in the event of an emergency.