Anesthesia: Page 17

Update: NJ dentist, attorney general agree to hearing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The New Jersey oral surgeon linked to 15 cases of bacterial endocarditis has agreed that his license to practice will continue to be suspended and his case will be heard by administrative law judge, according to the Office of the Attorney General of New Jersey.

November 17, 2016

Does sedation help kids' long-term dental behavior?

By Tony Edwards

When treating preschool children for early childhood caries, is moderate sedation more effective than protective stabilization or general anesthesia in terms of improving the child's behavior at future dental visits? Researchers from Brazil focused on that question in a new study.

November 16, 2016

Alberta dental association revises sedation policy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists in the Canadian province of Alberta are no longer allowed to administer deep sedation or general anesthesia to patients while performing dental treatments, according to a revised policy set by the Alberta Dental Association and College.

November 6, 2016

The new-product roundup from DrBicuspid.com

By Tony Edwards

Over the last month, companies have introduced a nasal anesthetic, a scanner, a handpiece, toothpastes, loupes, and more. Here's a look at the latest new products recently launched from St. Renatus, Brasseler USA, 3M, and others.

November 6, 2016

Should procedures requiring sedation be combined for kids?

By Tony Edwards

Combining dental and medical procedures for children is both safe and cost-effective when appropriate, according to a study presented at the recent 2016 Anesthesiology annual meeting. The Ohio researchers noted that limiting sedation exposure in children is preferable to reduce the risk of anesthesia-related complications.

November 1, 2016

Nasal spray anesthetic now available for preorder

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

St. Renatus has announced that the company's nasal anesthetic for dentistry, Kovanaze, is now available for preorder.

October 23, 2016

Highlights from CDA Presents 2016 in San Francisco

By Tony Edwards

The California Dental Association's CDA Presents in San Francisco is one of the largest annual dental meetings in the U.S. DrBicuspid.com was there, bringing you exclusive coverage on topics that affect your practice.

September 26, 2016

Hawaii dentist indicted on 37 counts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Kailua, HI, dentist has been indicted by an Oahu grand jury on 37 counts, including manslaughter, based on patient incidents from 2013 and 2016.

September 11, 2016

Multifaceted approach needed for safer sedation

By Tony Edwards

New training simulation equipment, new technology, revised sedation guidelines, and a focus on evidence and prevention rather than blame are among the ways dentists, dental organizations, and dental boards could work to decrease the likelihood of patient sedation deaths, according to ADA spokesperson Dr. Joel Weaver.

September 8, 2016

Video from CDA Presents 2016: State of the art with local anesthesia

SAN FRANCISCO - DrBicuspid.com brings you exclusive video from the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2016 conference. In this video, dental hygienist Katherine Soal speaks about local anesthesia.

September 7, 2016

Update: NJ dentist suspended after bacterial infections

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The New Jersey oral surgeon linked to 15 cases of bacterial endocarditis has had his practice suspended, according to an Associated Press report.

September 1, 2016

Fla. teen dies after third-molar surgery

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A 17-year-old Florida boy sustained brain damage and underwent cardiopulmonary arrest during the administration of anesthesia for surgery to remove his third molars, according to a medical examiner's report. He later died after being in a coma.

August 18, 2016

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