When can the term 'sleep dentistry' be used?

• A. If the patient asks for it.
• B. If the practice is located in a hospital.
• C. Only if the licensee possesses a valid general anesthesia permit.
• D. If the office switches to digital x-rays.

Answer: (C)

The term “sleep dentistry” is tied to providing general anesthesia or deep sedation in a dental procedure. In Florida, you may only use that term if you hold a valid general anesthesia permit issued by the Board. Without that permit, advertising or implying sleep dentistry would misrepresent your authorized services. A patient asking for it or the office being in a hospital or using digital x-rays does not change that regulatory requirement. The key point is that the ability to use the term hinges on having the proper general anesthesia permit.