March 2026 Dental Board Update

Our team at Lightning Dental Charts frequently reviews rulings and case discussions from the Arizona Dental Board to identify emerging themes in clinical judgment, documentation, and risk management. There was no Board meeting in February. March’s meeting was lighter than usual and contained only one case we believe is particularly relevant for our audience of general dentists. Below is the key takeaway from the March meeting along with commentary on why this issue matters for practicing dentists and how clear documentation can reduce Board exposure. Anesthesia Recovery Supervision and When a Dentist May Leave the Office A general dentist brought in a CRNA to...