Crosstex acquires Accutron

2016-08-15

Crosstex has acquired Accutron, a manufacturer of conscious sedation nitrous oxide delivery systems. Crosstex is a subsidiary of Cantel Medical. The company’s portfolio includes water

Report questions treatment in Texas toddler’s death

2016-07-19

A forensic dental report on a 14-month-old Texas toddler who died from complications of anesthesia during dental treatment questions the necessity of placing four stainless

Dental Laser Delivers Predictable Clinical Results

2016-06-14

I have been an advocate of dental lasers for a long time. I saw the potential for the technology but was frustrated because I could

Complications of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery under General Anesthesia in Tube-Fed Children: A Retrospective Analysis

2016-06-14

ABSTRACT Purpose: To assess morbidity and mortality associated with oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures requiring general anesthesia among children with aspiration tendency requiring enteral feeding.

Single Anesthesia Dose Poses No Cognitive Danger to Children

2016-06-08

A single exposure to general anesthesia poses no cognitive risk to healthy children under the age of 3 years, according to researchers at Columbia University

California’s Brightest Students Shine at Table Clinic Competition

2016-06-08

A group of 30 students representing California’s dental schools gathered at CDA Presents in Anaheim last month to participate in the event’s Table Clinic Competition.

Young British Smiles May Be Getting Better

2016-05-16

Pediatric tooth decay has reached epidemic proportions in England, impacting the well being of tens of thousands of children as well as the finances of

Calif. approves bill on pediatric sedation oversight

2016-04-20

California lawmakers have approved a bill to increase oversight of pediatric sedation during dental procedures after a 6-year-old boy died while under general anesthesia for

Great Britain Imposes Sugar Levy on Soft-Drink Companies

2016-03-17

Great Britain will impose a levy on soft-drink producers and importers based on the amount of sugar they use in their products beginning in 2018,

Two-Stage Injection Spares Pain for Pediatric Patients

2016-03-01

When children go to the dentist, they’re often afraid of needles. A team of researchers from India, though, has developed a 2-stage injection process that

Researchers of new study hope to take needles out of anesthesia

2016-01-27

What if you never had to administer anesthesia through a needle again? A recent study evaluated the possibility of using an electric current instead of

Electricity Eliminates the Needle in Anesthesia Delivery

2016-01-20

Many patients don’t like needles. So, dentists soon may be using a tiny electric current instead to administer anesthesia with faster onset and prolonged duration,