When administered correctly, IV sedation for dentistry is very safe and effective for both adults and children. Proper training, qualifications, and certification are essential, as well as following protocol. While some dentist get some training and perform both the dental procedure and sedation, known as the ‘single operator’ model, has come under fire from many [...]
For many people going to the dentist can be dreadful. Whether it is for themselves or a loved one, the sights, sounds, and pain, can be too much to handle. In last week's blog we talked about how the help of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) can make your next dental appointment relaxed and [...]
Here at Blue Sky solutions we work hard to ensure every child and adult has a pleasant experience at their dental visit. A routine exam and uncomplicated procedures may just need a little encouragement, but for the more in depth treatments may need some more. It may be the sights and sounds that scare your [...]
Dentists work hard to make every visit pleasant, but still most adults and children dread going. The discomfort and fear often leads to anxiety and missed appointments. Which overtime makes going to the dentist that much more difficult. For those who have anxiety, a disability, or special needs, having a dental procedure may take more [...]
Going to the dentist can be a major event, especially for those with special needs, such as Down syndrome, autism, or any type of disability. Between the anxiety and the thought of sitting in the dental chair with all the sights and sounds, can be unbearable. But neglecting routine dental care can turn a simple [...]
A New Year means a new you! While 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 of health issues, depression and even anxiety, not to mention the discomfort and pain. Don’t Worry, [...]
Dental sedation will definitely be a hot topic for 2019. Efforts to reduce the number of pediatric disasters in the dental chair are in full force. The evolution of the guidelines concerning our children and IV sedation outside the hospital setting will hopefully reduce the number of tragedies In a dental setting, anesthesia requirements carry [...]
There seems to be a growing trend in dental offices that has many people questioning the requirements and guidelines of what is required to administer IV Sedation to children and adults. The American Society of Anesthesiologits have “witnessed a growing awareness of adverse events in dental office-based settings associated with sedation and/or anesthesia care – [...]
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding dental sedation. Much of which is because dental anesthesia regulations are not under the authority of the Medical Board. Instead, they are under the Dental Board. It can be unrealistic to think a small child, someone with disabilities or special needs, will be able to sit in [...]
Most people remember having a shot of Novocain before their dental procedure. The shot really hurt, your gum, lips, and cheeks get numb and feel huge for hours after. The whole thing was very uncomfortable, but it was fairly effective at reducing the pain. Though this type of local anesthesia typically intensified the fear and [...]
