These guidelines apply to dental hygienists who are authorized to provide nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation. Following the guidance for monitoring, facilities, equipment, documentation, and personnel requirements enables authorized dental hygienists to safely provide nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation while delivering dental hygiene services.

Includes information about:

• Practice guidelines for utilizing nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation
• Facilities and equipment guidelines
• Personnel
• Monitoring procedures
• Documentation
• Education and applying for authorization to prescribe and admin

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