TSBDE Accepting Applications for Advisory Committee on Dental Anesthesia
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners is accepting applications for three new members of the Advisory Committee on Dental Anesthesia. The Board’s Presiding Officer will review applications and announce his selection at the November 2023 Board meeting. Once the candidates are approved by the Board, the term will begin December 2023. Pursuant to Rule 100.12, the committee will require:
1) an oral and maxillofacial surgeon;
2) a dental anesthesiologist who holds a level 4 sedation/anesthesia permit; and
3) a general dentist who holds a level 1 sedation/anesthesia permit and no higher permit.
The purpose of the advisory committee is to analyze and report on de-identified data and associated trends concerning anesthesia-related deaths or incidents. The appointment is for a two (2) year term. The committee typically meets one time per year either in person or via Zoom. For more information or to send your completed application, please email Wendy Richardson at wrichardson@tsbde.texas.gov.
Click here for the downloadable application form.
Dental Board Committees
| Name | Leadership Role(s) | Committee(s) | Term Completion |
| Dr. David Yu | Presiding Officer | Ex Officio in all committees | 2/1/2025 |
| Dr. Linda Burke | Dental Practice Committee Chair | Anesthesia Committee | 2/1/2025 |
| Mr. Ricky Garcia | CE Review Committee, Dental Practice Committee, Disciplinary Review Committee | 2/1/2027 | |
| Dr. Bryan Henderson | Board Secretary, Anesthesia Committee Chair | Anesthesia Committee, Dental Practice Committee | 2/1/2029 |
| Ms. Lorie Jones | CE Review Committee, Dental Practice Committee, Disciplinary Review Committee | 2/1/2029 | |
| Sarah Lamb | CE Review Committee, Licensing Committee, Disciplinary Review Committee | 2/1/2029 | |
| Dr. Yvonne Maldonado | Disciplinary Review Committee Chair | Licensing Committee, Disciplinary Review Committee | 2/1/2027 |
| Dr. Robert McNeill | Licensing Committee Chair | Licensing Committee, Anesthesia Committee | 2/1/2027 |
| Dr. Margo Melchor | CE Review Committee Chair | CE Review Committee, Anesthesia Committee | 2/1/2027 |
| Dr. Brady Morehead | CE Review Committee, Licensing Committee, Anesthesia Committee | 2/1/2029 | |
| Ms. Lois Palermo | Licensing Committee, Dental Practice Committee, Disciplinary Review Committee | 2/1/2025 |