Section R. 338.11502 - Dental anesthesiology explained; licensure requirements; examination contentRule 1502.
(1) The practice of dental anesthesiology includes managing pain, anxiety, and overall patient health during dental, oral, maxillofacial, and adjunctive surgical or diagnostic procedures throughout the entire perioperative period. The specialty is dedicated to promoting patient safety as well as access to care for all dental patients, including the very young and patients with special healthcare needs.(2) An applicant for licensure shall hold a current license to practice dentistry in this state and satisfy all the requirements of either subdivision (a) or (b) of this subrule: (a) Meet both of the following: (i) Have graduated from a CODA-approved program of dental anesthesiology approved by the board under R 338.11301 and submit a certification form from the program or hospital of completion of all requirements.(ii) Provide the department with evidence of the successful passing of the American Board of Dental Anesthesiology (ADBA) written exam. The passing score accepted for licensure is the passing score established by the ADBA.(b) Meet both of the following: (i) Have completed a hospital-based anesthesia residence program in the United States before 1985 that was accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.(ii) Petition the board for a review of credentials, which must be substantially equivalent to the current CODA standards.Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.11502
2023 MR 19, Eff. 10/2/2023