anesthesia

Dentist Anesthesiologists Benefit Pediatric Practices

Dentist anesthesiologists are unique medical providers. Their training is related more closely to medical...

Dental Offices Need Medical Emergency Preparedness Standards

Dental offices need standards for medical emergency preparedness (MEP). Recent deaths in dental offices...

E-Cigarette Usage May Complicate Oral Surgery

Electronic cigarettes often are marketed as a “safer” alternative to traditional tobacco products. Yet...

Anesthesiologists Call for More Research into Pediatric Fatalities

After several tragic cases that have been reported widely in media, anesthesiologists are calling...

Operative Dentistry for the Primary Dentition: An Overview

It’s an undeniable fact that early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common disease...

Hawaii Passes Finley’s Law on Administering Sedation

Governor David Y. Ige of Hawaii has signed “Finley’s Law,” which requires dentists who...

No Link Found Between Early Oral Cleft Surgery and Academic Performance

Due to the timing of oral cleft surgeries, typically performed at an extremely young...

Oral Midazolam Proves Most Effective in Pediatric Sedation

By kindergarten, 40% of children have been diagnosed with early tooth decay or cavities,...

Patients Prefer Propofol for Sedation

Anesthesia is vital when treating patients with significant dental anxiety. The challenge often lies...

What Is a Dentist Anesthesiologist?

A dentist anesthesiologist (DA) provides advanced anesthesia and pain management services for dental and...