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JULY 23, 2025

Inconsistent Guidelines for Dental Anesthesia Raise Concern, Jeopardize Patient Safety

Significant variance in state regulations governing dental anesthesia—typically administered using the “one provider” model—has led to confusion and inconsistency regarding proper techniques, and may even compromise patient safety, according to a review of current guidelines in the United States.

The significant gaps and inconsistencies in regulations—as well as deviation from guidelines put forth by societies such as the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA),