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Study shows oral sedation has prolonged effects in kids

By Donna Domino

Pediatric oral sedation for dental treatment often results in excessive sleepiness, nausea, and vomiting after the child is discharged, according to a new study. The findings stress the importance of proper postoperative instructions to caregivers and careful vigilance of the child.

October 13, 2015

Solace patents stress-relieving technology

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Solace Lifesciences a patent for NuCalm, a technology designed to relieve stress in dental patients.

October 6, 2015

Are anesthetic drugs linked to tooth failure?

By Theresa Pablos

Scientists are one step closer to finding a link between local anesthetics and the failure of young permanent teeth. The drugs used in sedation can inhibit new cell growth, potentially leading to developmental failure, according to a recent study.

October 5, 2015

Minn. teen dies after third-molar surgery

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A 17-year-old girl in Eden Prairie, MN, died on June 15 after an apparent cardiac arrest while being sedated to have her third molars removed on June 9.

June 16, 2015

Study: Midazolam eases children's predental surgery anxiety

By Theresa Pablos

A dose of oral midazolam may be a useful treatment option for children with predental surgery anxiety, according to a recent study. Researchers found the drug helped children ease their parental separation anxiety and comply with an anesthetic mask.

June 10, 2015

Study: Intranasal midazolam is effective for kids

By Theresa Pablos

Intranasal midazolam is an effective alternative to the oral version for children undergoing dental treatments, according to a new study. Researchers found that when dentists administered the drug through the nasal cavity, children were sedated faster and had less drowsiness after dental procedures.

June 7, 2015