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 ...

Adverse events (AEs), including airway and breathing complications, occur in 1 in 12 instances of deep sedation (DS) performed in children at outpatient dental settings. The study was published on ...

Nearly six years after an Arizona toddler died following a visit to the dentist, state regulators are proposing changes in how dentists treat their smallest patients. Zion Gastelum was 2 years old ...

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.