IV sedation during dentistry continues to be an increasingly controversial topic in 2024. Anesthesia and sedation failures in the dental office have made headlines for patient injury and even deaths. Regulations on who administers anesthesia in the dental office varies widely, there is little oversight in this area. The Dental Tribune spoke with a leading [...]
A New Year means a new you! Make this year the year you, your child, or loved one, gets the dental care they need. You may not realize, a dental phobia, medical condition or special needs can be affecting your life more than you think. Issues with your teeth can develop, leading to a host [...]
When IV sedation is performed by a trained third party professional, IV sedation is extremely safe. Whether you are a patient who has put off going to the dentist because of anxiety, a parent of a child who need extensive dental work, but has a difficult time sitting through procedures, or a dental office looking [...]
Going to the dentist can be challenging for those with disabilities. It can be due to poor communication or difficulty controlling their behavior. This often leads to inferior quality of dental care. IV sedation can help reduce these hindrances, so the adult or child can get the quality care they need. A recent study published [...]
As an adult, we understand going to the dentist is a necessity, even if we don’t want to, but for children it is a different story. They don’t always understand why they have to go to the dentist, all the lights and sounds can be very scary, the chair is uncomfortable, they don’t like someone [...]
Why should you consider sedation dentistry? Do you get that anxious, nervous feeling just thinking about having a dental procedure done? Do you avoid going to the dentist because the sights and sounds make you feel uneasy? Or maybe you had a traumatic experience years ago? Whatever the reason may be, IV dental sedation is a game [...]
Dental anxiety can be a huge obstacle when it comes to getting the oral health care you or a loved one needs. According to the American Dental Association, almost 25 percent of people miss their dental appointments because of fear. Which is why modern dentistry has come up with a few solutions to help patients [...]
Why are so many dentist in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont choosing Nurse Anesthesiologists from Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates? We understand that many patients dread going to the dentist for fear of discomfort from the procedure being performed. We offer your patients the opportunity to have their dental procedure done by you in your office [...]
IV sedation has become a game changer for dentists throughout New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. That's why having an in-house Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), has become so popular. Allowing both adults and children to get the oral health care they so desperately need. Having a CRNA come to the office to perform IV [...]
If you’ve been avoiding going to the dentist because of anxiety or fear, you are not alone! Which is why so many people are turning to IV sedation. It is safe, effective and allows you or a loved one get the dental work needed in a very relaxed state. No more fear or anxiety, sound [...]
