Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 638 - Veterinarians
STANDARDS FOR TREATMENT
Section 638.730 - Veterinary dentistry: Requirements; exception; definition
Current through February 27, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 638.0525 or 638.053, or section 5 of this regulation, veterinary dentistry may only be performed by a licensed veterinarian.
2. Veterinary dentistry must be performed under general anesthesia with the use of an endotracheal tube with an inflated cuff unless, based on the species of the animal, the Board determines otherwise.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a licensed veterinarian may perform dental surgery, periodontal surgery, endodontics and exodontia on an animal only in a veterinary facility that has the capacity to perform intraoral radiology. In an emergency, a licensed veterinarian may perform dental surgery, periodontal surgery, endodontics and exodontia on an animal in a veterinary facility that does not have the capacity to perform intraoral radiology if the licensed veterinarian determines, based on his or her professional judgment and the species of the animal, that the radiology which the veterinary facility has the capacity to perform is adequate for the particular procedure.
4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a person from:
5. As used in this section, "veterinary dentistry" means:
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs by R063-13, eff. 1/1/2016; A by R110-16AP, eff. 2/27/2018
NRS 638.070