State dental board looks toward anesthesia safety, asks state for help

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The state agency that is supposed to be monitoring dentists made its case to Texas lawmakers Tuesday for money it believes is crucial to do its job.
An ongoing KXAN Investigation first revealed major gaps in a system to inspect dental offices for health and safety concerns. KXAN’s previous coverage found lack of inspections.
The investigation began after a 14-month-old Austin girl, Daisy Lynn Torres, died last spring as a result of complications from anesthesia during