Amendment to Current Statements of Position or Policy ‘B-9 Written Consent for Student-to-Student Injections’

Resolution 307-2016 — Adopted
Sponsors
2015-2016 Governance Work Group
Financial Impact
None
Resolution

Resolved, that ASDA’s Current Statements of Position or Policy ‘B-9 Written Consent for Student-to-Student Injections (2012)’ be amended to read as follows:

B-9 Written Consent for Student-to-Student Procedures (2012)

The American Student Dental Association supports the utilization of informed written consent and all appropriate safety measures by schools that employ student-to-student clinical experiences including but not limited to local anesthetic injections and placement of sealants. ASDA encourages schools to provide alternative learning opportunities for students who do not wish to participate.