sedation

Sedation Organizations Endorse AAP Pediatric Guidelines

In June, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued guidelines for deep sedation and...

The Consequences of the 2019 AAPD Sedation Guidelines

Recent deaths of pediatric sedation patients have prompted revised guidelines for patient safety. A...

Coalition Forms to Oppose Illinois Anesthesia Bill

The Illinois Legislature is now considering House Bill 2813, which would allow Certified Registered...

AAP Updates Guidelines for Pediatric Dental Sedation

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its guidance on sedation for dental...

National Emergency Standards Will Increase Dental Patient Safety

Dental offices need a national standard for medical emergency preparedness (MEP) and inspections. Well...

Dental Anesthesiology Finally Gets the Recognition It Deserves

I entered into my dental anesthesiology residency program with full knowledge and understanding that I...

SDF Programs Could Save Millions for Medicaid

Substituting silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for traditional restorative care in treating young children for...

ADA Now Recognizes Dental Anesthesiology as a Specialty

The ADA has officially recognized dental anesthesiology as a dental specialty, according to a...

NYU Opens Oral Health Center for People With Disabilities

The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has opened its Oral Health Center...

Protections for Children with Dental Sedation (Part 1)

Children are far more vulnerable to morbidity and mortality from sedation than adults, reports...