Steven M. Kiffell, M.D., D.D.S.; The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Declaratory Statement filed by Steven M. Kiffell, M.D., D.D.S. The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Dentistry

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B5-14.005: Application for Permit
64B5-14.007: Inspection of Facilities and Demonstration of Sedation Technique
64B5-14.008: Requirements for General Anesthesia or Deep Sedation
64B5-14.009: Conscious Sedation
64B5-14.010: Pediatric Conscious Sedation

The Board of Dentistry hereby gives notice of the issuance of an Order regarding the Petition for Declaratory Statement filed by Steven M. Kiffell, M.D., D.D.S. The Notice of Petition for Declaratory Statement was published in Vol. 34, No. 7, of the February 8, 2008, Florida Administrative Weekly. The Petitioner sought the interpretation of Rules 64B5-14.005, 64B5-14.007, 64B5-14.008, 64B5-14.008, 64B15-14.009 and 64B5-14.010, F.A.C. The Board considered the Petition at a duly-noticed public meeting held on March 6, 2008.

The Board’s Order, filed on March 31, 2008, finds that Petitioner has not complied with the requirements of Section 120.565 of the Florida Statutes, and Rule 28-105.002, Florida Administrative Code. The Board of Dentistry declines to issue a declaratory statement in response to Dr. Kiffell’s petition. There was no identifiable substantial interest. Rules were listed but it was not specified which rules were needing to be interpreted and in general it appeared Petitioner was seeking legal advice. Further, the Board determined that it does not have jurisdiction or authority over ambulatory surgery centers, which it appears is what Petitioner is asking about.

A copy of the Board’s Order may be obtained by contacting: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.