OAR 818-026-0035: Classes of Anesthesia Permit

The Board shall issue the following classes of permits: (1) A Nitrous Oxide Permit authorizes a dental hygienist or a dentist to induce nitrous oxide sedation. (2) A Minimal Sedation Permit authorizes a dentist to induce minimal sedation and nitrous oxide sedation. (3) A Moderate Sedation Permit authorizes a dentist to induce moderate sedation, minimal sedation and nitrous oxide sedation. (4) A Deep Sedation Permit authorizes a dentist to induce deep sedation, moderate sedation, minimal sedation, and nitrous oxide sedation. The Board shall issue a Deep Sedation Permit to a licensee who holds a Class 3 Permit on or before July 1, 2010. (5) A General Anesthesia Permit authorizes a dentist to induce general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, minimal sedation and nitrous oxide sedation.