The board reviewed and ratified various licenses issued since the previous session. Correspondence regarding dental assisting training and specific course requirements was addressed. Several committee updates were provided, including revisions to sedation applications and forms, and updates on teledentistry rule renumbering. The board approved the delegation of authority to staff for the administrative approval of volunteer licenses. Furthermore, the board reviewed requests for training program approvals and received a presentation regarding a rural dental access initiative for adults with developmental disabilities. Finally, the board conducted an executive session to deliberate on personnel and investigative matters, resulting in various actions on license applications and disciplinary referrals.
Jul 28, 2026·Board meeting
Georgia Board Of Dentistry Sedation Committee Virtual Conference Call Minutes
The committee discussed sedation training requirements, specifically clarifying and posting guidance on the board's website regarding training standards. They also reviewed revisions to sedation permit applications and evaluation forms, including updates to practice location requirements and terminology for paralytic agents. Virtual sedation evaluation procedures were deliberated, focusing on platform compliance, equipment/process consistency, and the evaluator's responsibility to manage HIPAA-compliant virtual meetings. Furthermore, the committee addressed the legal implications of incorporating private clinical standards into board rules, determining that policies should reference specific versions of ACLS and PALS protocols. Executive session deliberations resulted in recommendations regarding various sedation permit applications and requests.
Jul 10, 2026·Board meeting
Georgia Board of Dentistry Board Meeting Minutes
The Board addressed multiple operational and regulatory matters, including the ratification of numerous dental, dental hygiene, and sedation licenses. Discussions focused on clarifying requirements for volunteer dental licensure, specifically concerning the definition of indigent patients. The Board also reviewed updates to teledentistry rules, including the process for submitting notices of intent to practice teledentistry, and deferred a decision on potential registration fees. Furthermore, the Board addressed administrative tasks such as board vacancies, committee assignments, and the status of sedation permit applications and evaluations. Requests for coronal polishing course approval and treatment provider recognition were also deliberated, with one provider being added to the approved treatment list.
Jun 16, 2026·Board meeting
Georgia Board Of Dentistry Minutes
The Sedation Committee discussed legislation regarding remote sedation evaluations, including the need to develop standards and safeguards. They reviewed a letter concerning sedation permit requirements, evaluation standards, and emergency preparedness, agreeing on the need for clearer guidelines. Additionally, the committee addressed revisions to sedation permit application forms and evaluation documents, and evaluated two sedation training courses for approval, recommending one for approval while denying the other. The committee also moved into an executive session to deliberate on various sedation permit applications and ultimately approved or denied several of these requests.
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