Every day a child is taken to the dentist for a routine procedure, possibly to get a few cavities filled, a crown, and maybe even a root canal, and the unthinkable happens. “Children at a very young age, if they do require a lot of work, you can only imagine they are not going to [...]
IV sedation for dentistry has been a game changer for so many adults and children, allowing them to get the oral health care they need. Whether you or a loved one has avoided having essential dental procedures because of fear and anxiety, a disability, mobility issues or physical limitations, IV sedation is the solution. Whether you [...]
Safety should always be a priority, even in dentistry. When it comes to IV sedation many parents don’t realize or are unaware of the risks involved in when a 'single model sedation', such as, when a pediatric dentist, administers IV sedation while also performing the dental procedure. Even though the parent may have signed a [...]
IV sedation during dental work helps you feel relaxed, calm, and at ease during the procedure. It is considered a moderate level of sedation, so you are not technically asleep, but you probably won’t remember much of the appointment. It is like a “twilight sleep”, often called conscious sedation, because it creates a type of [...]
Imagine, going to the dentist for a procedure that will take hours, you are just dreading it. But don't worry, with Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates it will feel like it just took a few minutes. Instead of multiple appointments for adults and children who require complex dental treatments, everything can be performed in just one [...]
In last week's blog, we talked about the controversial topic of IV sedation during dentistry. With little oversight on who regulates the administration of anesthesia in dental offices. The Dental Tribune spoke with a leading voice on the subject, Dr Rita Agarwal, who explains why the single operator model is a problem. This is different [...]
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 [...]
