(b) Certification requirements.
(1) A licensed dentist shall not employ conscious (moderate) sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia in the practice of dentistry, at any location other than a general hospital, unless such dentist possesses a dental anesthesia certificate issued by the department pursuant to this section, except that such certification shall not be required for use of anesthesia as prescribed in section 6605-a (3) of the Education Law. For such certification the licensed dentist shall meet the requirements of this section, including the educational and training requirements prescribed in subdivision (c) of this section and the practice requirements prescribed in subdivision (d) of this section. Such certificates shall be issued for a three-year term.
(6) Every facility at which conscious (moderate) sedation (enteral or parenteral route with or without inhalation agents) or deep sedation or general anesthesia is employed in the practice of dentistry shall be equipped and staffed in a manner appropriate for the administration and monitoring of anesthetic drugs or agents and for the treatment of emergencies which may arise. Each facility shall be constructed to permit ready access by emergency equipment. A protocol for handling emergencies, including transport to an emergency facility, shall be posted in each treatment and recovery area. All dental facilities shall have an automatic external defibrillator (AED) or other defibrillator at the facility.