20:43:09:11.  Inspection. The dentist subject to an inspection shall be responsible for all costs associated with an inspection. The inspection shall be completed by one or more inspectors approved by the board.Inspectors shall be individuals who are legally authorized to administer anesthesia or sedation at the level of the inspection being completed; have at least three years of experience administering dental anesthesia or sedation in a dental office; have not been disciplined for conduct that, in the opinion of the board, would jeopardize the safety of the public or patients; and abide by the inspection process approved by the board.

    A dentist who applies for a general anesthesia and deep sedation, moderate sedation, or host permit shall pass a facility inspection conducted at the facility where anesthesia or sedation will be provided before a temporary general anesthesia and deep sedation, moderate sedation, or host permit may be issued.

    A dentist who holds a temporary general anesthesia and deep sedation, moderate sedation, or host permit shall pass a full inspection before a general anesthesia and deep sedation, moderate sedation, or host permit may be issued.

    A dentist who holds a general anesthesia and deep sedation, moderate sedation, or host permit shall pass a full inspection at least once in each five-year licensure cycle to maintain the permit.

    Failing an inspection constitutes an automatic suspension of the permit and may subject the dentist to disciplinary proceedings.

    Source: 9 SDR 49, effective October 25, 1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; transferred from § 20:43:04:09, 19 SDR 32, effective September 6, 1992; 37 SDR 131, effective January 6, 2011; 42 SDR 83, effective December 3, 2015; 48 SDR 62, effective December 13, 2021.

    General Authority: SDCL 36-6A-14(20).

    Law Implemented: SDCL 36-6A-14(1)(2)(13)(22).