Business and Professions Code section 1647.31

(a)

A dentist may administer or order the administration of pediatric minimal sedation on an outpatient basis for pediatric dental patients under 13 years of age, if the dentist possesses an active dentist license or permit under Section 1630 or 1640 issued by the board and an active general anesthesia permit, moderate sedation permit with a pediatric endorsement, or a pediatric minimal sedation permit.

(b)

A dentist who administers or orders the administration of pediatric minimal sedation shall be physically present in the treatment facility while the patient is sedated.

(c)

A dentist with a pediatric minimal sedation permit shall possess the training, equipment, and supplies to rescue a patient from an unintended deeper level of sedation.

(d)

This article does not apply to the administration of local anesthesia, moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia.

Source: Section 1647.31, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=1647.­31.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2025; accessed Dec. 29, 2025).

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