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 ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Maria Sokolina, DDS, covers sleep, breathing, and oral health. Dec 12, 2024, 08:00am EST Dentists can play a critical role in ...
Ever been knocked out to have some dental work done? That’s ‘sleep dentistry’ and it is typically a term used to describe general anaesthetic being used on patients in the dentist chair. Given that ...