They might swallow a liquid sedative or inhale laughing gas. Once it kicks in, they will be conscious but calmer so the dentist can do extensive work. But in rare cases, children fall into a much ...

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 ...

A day in history in need of revisiting Hartford, Connecticut, December 11, 1844. Crowds had gathered for a traveling ...

There are very few people who would consider having dental treatment without anesthesia. Preventive services and routine teeth cleanings aside, one of the top reasons why people avoid dental care is ...

DENTAL experts have developed a new sedation procedure which could relieve pressure on hospitals and allow patients to avoid potentially risky general anaesthetics. Clinical trials on more than 600 ...

CHICAGO - An autopsy conducted Thursday revealed that a lack of oxygen to the brain caused by anesthesia during a dental procedure caused the death of a 5-year-old Chicago girl, the Cook County ...

More than 120 children may have received too much laughing gas during recent procedures at a University of Iowa dental clinic, the school said Monday. Patients who received treatment at the school's ...

In a world where health care is increasingly being personalised, Manav Rachna’s dental care model for children sets a certain standard. For many children, a dental visit can be met with hesitation.

The Sidney B. Finn Pediatric Dentistry Clinic: Where beautiful smiles begin! At UAB Pediatric Dentistry, we work to provide every family with quality, comprehensive oral health care directed by ...