Wholeheartedly, yes. Please exempt nitrous oxide from further regulation in office settings and consider it minimal sedation. It is invaluable, both the use of dentistry and other painful in-office procedures such as plasma rich protein therapy injections. I have personally used both, and have never had an adverse experience in the slightest. I believe it is efficient, budget-friendly, and very safe. As a chronic pain patient, I have used many methods of pain relief and sedation. Using a benzodiazepine and/or opioid before similar procedures has a much longer recovery period and does not even work as well for immediate pain relief. I have been questioning for many years why it is not used more frequently and in more locations, considering its safety record and ease of use. Thank you for reading, Kate Burton

Easing the restrictions on nitrous oxide seems very reasonable to allow more patients to safely have comfort during low risk surgical procedures that can cause anxiety such as minor excision performed in the office under local anesthesia. I support this change. thank you