The depth of the degrees are not the same.
The pre-requisites for an MD and DDS are much more difficult and the actual programs for both are 4 years including summers with class work 8am to 5...
Keep in mind that "conscious sedation" is considered an archaic term by todays standard.
The acceptable terms are minimal, moderate, deep sedation and general anesthesia.
I do not believe...
I miss the days when Dr was reserved for physicians and dentists.... Now the door has been left wide open and anyone can claim the title which leads to
Not true.. .Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons administer deep sedation on a routine basis. This is with an open airway and most states require two additional trained individuals
The take home here is that dental offices and dentists are regulated by dental boards. Each jurisdiction has regulations that are very specific for who is permitted to perform sedation/anesthesia in...
16.5.15.8 REQUIREMENT TO BE REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED: Dentists who administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia in New Mexico are required to be registered with the board. Dentists who...
How about the info from the Dental boards of both of those states? Umm the actual regulations?? See my previous post with the links?? Did you see this? The actual regs that contradict your...