Significant variation exists in the training for and practice of dental sedation and general anesthesia among U.S. providers, according to a study in Anesthesia Progress (Summer 2010, Vol. 57:2, pp.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have updated their sedation guidelines for the first time in three years. The new guidelines call for two ...

Sedation dentistry uses medication to manage dental anxiety, ranging from minimal (nitrous oxide) to moderate (oral/IV sedation). It’s distinct from general anesthesia; most forms are “conscious ...

The death last month of 4-year-old Lý Trí Dũng at an Oakland dental office has once again raised the question: Does California need stricter rules over the use of anesthesia in the dentist’s office?

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- A 4-year-old Vancouver boy has died after what seemed like a routine dentist visit last week. Mykel Peterson was put under with anesthesia to fill a cavity, but never woke up. The ...

Davary & Smith Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Dental Implant Center has officially opened its doors in Sterling, Virginia, offering Northern Virginia residents a new standard in oral surgery care.

The Alberta Dental Association and College decided Oct. 28 to “immediately suspend” the practice of allowing one dentist to provide deep sedation or general anesthesia while also providing dental ...

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Key opportunities in the dental anesthesia market include rising demand from an aging population needing complex procedures, increased oral health awareness, and the ...