What term describes a dentist licensed by the board to practice at a facility with sedation anesthesia services and who ensures proper equipment and training?

• A. supervising dentist
• B. dentist-in-charge
• C. sedation coordinator
• D. facility administrator

Answer: (B)

The term describes the licensed clinician in charge at a facility offering sedation services, who is responsible for ensuring the practice has proper equipment and that staff are trained. This dentist-in-charge is the board-licensed professional designated to oversee the site, verify that the sedation setup—including monitoring equipment, emergency drugs, and maintenance logs—is up to standards, and ensure comprehensive training in sedation protocols and safety procedures. The other roles don’t carry the same combination of licensure, site-wide responsibility, and obligation to maintain equipment and training that this position entails.