Section 313-14-IV - STANDARD OF CAREA.Minimal Sedation. In addition to the provisions contained in this chapter, all dentists must comply with the generally accepted standards as established by the "ADA Sedation Guidelines" when administering minimal sedation.B.Moderate Sedation. In addition to the provisions contained in this chapter, all dentists administering moderate sedation:(1) Must comply with the generally accepted standards as established by the "ADA Sedation Guidelines" when administering moderate sedation; and(2) Must not have more than one patient under moderate sedation simultaneously.C.Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia. In addition to the provisions contained in this chapter, all dentists must comply with the generally accepted standards as established by the "ADA Sedation Guidelines" when administering deep sedation/general anesthesia. In addition, each permitted dentist administering deep sedation/general anesthesia:(1) Must employ and document the use of continuous electrocardiograph monitoring for all patients to whom deep sedation/general anesthesia is administered; and(2) Must not have more than one patient under deep sedation/general anesthesia and/or moderate sedation simultaneously.D.Utilizing the Services of a Sedation Provider. Any dentist who utilizes the services of a sedation provider to provide moderate sedation, deep sedation, and/or general anesthesia must comply with the generally accepted standards as established by the "ADA Sedation Guidelines" for the administration of sedation and general anesthesia, including the provisions of this chapter. In addition, any dentist who utilizes the service of a sedation provider must comply with the notification requirements in accordance with Section XIII of this chapter.02-313 C.M.R. ch. 14, § IV