After several tragic cases that have been reported widely in media, anesthesiologists are calling for more research into child deaths caused by dental anesthesia. They
ABSTRACT Objective: This study aims to assess barriers to the use of deep sedation/general anesthesia (DS/GA) identified by dentists in Ontario. Methods: An email invitation
It’s an undeniable fact that early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common disease in young children. Despite educational efforts, improved parent awareness, fluoridated water,
A California State Assembly bill that would have required three practitioners to be present when a child younger than age 7 was undergoing anesthesia in
Governor David Y. Ige of Hawaii has signed “Finley’s Law,” which requires dentists who administer anesthesia or sedation to post contact information to verify their
Due to the timing of oral cleft surgeries, typically performed at an extremely young age, children with an oral cleft were believed to experience cognitive
First and foremost, at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the health, safety, and welfare of children are our top priorities, and our deepest
A new law requires the Hawaii State Board of Dental Examiners to perform onsite inspections prior to permitting dentists to perform general anesthesia, deep sedation,
By kindergarten, 40% of children have been diagnosed with early tooth decay or cavities, reports the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Children at that age
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, Dentists and oral surgeons are always looking for better ways to reduce their patients’ pain after surgery, and a
Abstract Objective: To investigate Ontario dentists’ perceptions of patient interest in sedation and general anesthesia (GA) during treatment and patient fear and avoidance of dental
Anesthesia is vital when treating patients with significant dental anxiety. The challenge often lies in deciding which anesthesia to use. Researchers at the Tokyo Dental
