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 ...

Note: This story has been updated to specify information released in the report from the Wichita Police Department, adds a statement from the attorney representing the dental office and adds ...

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 ...

Taylored Dental Care Wibsey has announced the continued availability of consultations for patients who experience dental ...

A 9-year-old girl died at home hours after she underwent a dental procedure that involved anesthesia in San Diego, according to a medical examiner’s report. According to the summary report obtained by ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Board of Dentistry plans to consider changes to certain surgical procedures when dentists use conscious sedation, investigative reporter Daralene Jones learned. 9 ...

The San Diego County Medical Examiner has revealed what killed a young girl, just hours after she underwent dental surgery that involved anesthesia. That procedure happened on March 18 at Dreamtime ...

A Lakewood dentist’s permit to sedate patients was indefinitely suspended recently due to unsafe practices after a medically fragile man died while undergoing a procedure to have multiple teeth ...

Types of dental sedation Informed written consent must be obtained for any procedure under sedation and so when discussing options with patients or parents it is useful to have an understanding of the ...