anesthesia

Combine Dental and Medical Procedures to Limit Anesthesia Exposure

Children who require both dental and non-dental medical procedures should have them completed during...

Dentist Appointed to Sedation Guideline Revision Task Force

James W. Tom, DDS, has been appointed to serve on the American Society of...

Nasal Spray Anesthesia Deemed Safe and Effective in Phase 3 Trial

A nasal spray that could replace needle-administered anesthesia is safe and effective, according to...

Alliance Calls for More Awareness of Anesthesia’s Risks in Pediatrics

Citing recent cases where children have died during or shortly after undergoing dental procedures...

Dental Laser Delivers Predictable Clinical Results

I have been an advocate of dental lasers for a long time. I saw...

Single Anesthesia Dose Poses No Cognitive Danger to Children

A single exposure to general anesthesia poses no cognitive risk to healthy children under...

California’s Brightest Students Shine at Table Clinic Competition

A group of 30 students representing California’s dental schools gathered at CDA Presents in...

Young British Smiles May Be Getting Better

Pediatric tooth decay has reached epidemic proportions in England, impacting the well being of...

Great Britain Imposes Sugar Levy on Soft-Drink Companies

Great Britain will impose a levy on soft-drink producers and importers based on the...

Two-Stage Injection Spares Pain for Pediatric Patients

When children go to the dentist, they’re often afraid of needles. A team of...