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2. Ira Cheifitz, D.M.D., President, New Jersey Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Inc.;
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Dr. Cheifitz, on behalf of the New Jersey Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Inc. (the Society), also urged rejection of the seven- hour training requirement, believing seven hours to be inadequate to teach the necessary information required for patient safety.
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COMMENT: Dr. Cheifitz expressed concern that the proposed amendment to the duties of dental hygienists conflicts with the requirements of proposed new rule N.J.A.C. 13:30-8.20.
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COMMENT: Dr. Cheifitz noted that the proposed new rule requires the dentist to exercise direct supervision of the hygienist and to have full responsibility for the patient.
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COMMENT: Dr. Cheifitz expressed concern regarding leaving a provider in a room alone with a patient under the influence of nitrous oxide.