The Independent Health Care Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005

Dental treatment under general anaesthesia or sedation

38.  Where the treatment provided in an independent hospital includes dental treatment under general anaesthesia or sedation, the registered person shall ensure that –

(a)the dentist and any employees assisting him are suitable, qualified, skilled and experienced to deal with any emergency which occurs during or as a result of the general anaesthesia, sedation or treatment; and

(b)adequate facilities, drugs and equipment are available to deal with any such emergency.