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 [...]
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 [...]
