Requirements for Assistants

Ala. Code § 34-9-83 — under Title 34.

Ala. Code § 34-9-83

Allied dental personnel who assist dentists during oral conscious sedation procedures must be currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. During a sedation procedure, at least one additional person must be present in addition to the dentist. This may be a chair side dental assistant.

History: (Act 2005-298, 1st Sp. Sess., p. 563, §4.)