Final answer:
The statement is true. Dentists with a general anesthesia permit must complete continuing education requirements, including advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) courses, for permit renewal.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement is true. Each dentist licensee who holds a general anesthesia permit is required to complete continuing education requirements, including advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) courses, for permit renewal.
As a condition of permit renewal, dentists with a general anesthesia permit must complete continuing education requirements at least once every 2 years. In addition to completing the continuing education requirements, dentists also have to fulfill one of the following choices:
- Completion of an advanced cardiac life support course approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) that includes an exam on the course;
- Completion of any other advanced cardiac life support course that is identical in all respects.