According to recent studies, the demand for dental sedation has had significantly increased in the oral health care industry. The access to safe sedation for dental procedures requires a multidisciplinary team and the highest level of training.
Dental IQ reveals important information when it comes to in-office dental sedation
Like many other areas of health care, dental anesthesiology is wrapped up in a changing and increasingly challenging environment. Consider these:
The implementation of Caleb’s Law, which highlights the need for continuous improvement to ensure safe care
An increase in demand for anesthesia services because of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid expansion
A decrease in access to anesthesia services in hospitals due to the COVID-19 pandemic
A dynamic financial and political health-care environment that impacts operations and care delivery decisions
All four points provide opportunities and urgency for new methodologies, agents, and technology to alleviate painful and anxious experiences for patients and families. They are also increasing demand for anesthesia delivery outside the hospital operating room and leading to a call for greater transparency and the highest level of safety. Together, they are presenting challenges and pushing for change in the anesthesiology system within oral health
The Quality of Sedation Training, Education, and Experience Matter!
If you are considering IV sedation for a dental procedure for yourself, child, or loved one, it is important to know all the facts.
With safety in mind, experts recommend having a nurse anesthetist perform the sedation, while the dentist performs the dental procedure. “Many medical experts say it’s unsafe for dentists to administer anesthesia in kids while also doing dental work.” NBC.
At Blue Sky Anesthesia Associates, our expectations are high and yours should be too when choosing to have sedation for your dental procedure. You deserve to have individual attention and an experienced nurse anesthetist providing your sedation whose only concern is monitoring you.
We follow the strict American Dental Association guidelines and protocols throughout the procedure. We are passionate about helping New Hampshire residence, including the cities of Barrington, Dover, Concord, Amherst, receive the dental care they need.
Contact Blue Sky Solutions for more information and to make an appointment.