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I.     INTRODUCTION The administration of local anesthesia, sedation and general anesthesia is an integral part of the practice of dentistry. The American Dental Association [...]

Ramsey Sedation Scale If Awake Ramsey 1 Anxious, agitated, restless Ramsey 2 Cooperative, oriented, tranquil Ramsey 3 Responsive to commands only If Asleep Ramsey 4 Brisk response to light [...]

Dentistry and the Opioid Epidemic Scott S. De Rossi, DMD |August 26, 2016 Pain Relief and Dental Procedures In the United States, drug overdose is the leading cause of injury-related [...]

Preventing Disease Transmission in Dental Settings CDC Division of Oral Health |January 30, 2017 Infection Transmission in Dental Healthcare Reports of transmission of infectious agents [...]

Prefilled ‘Code Cart’ Epinephrine Syringes Inaccurate for Children By Will Boggs MD March 01, 2017NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Prefilled epinephrine syringes used to stock [...]

Report to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission Blue Ribbon Panel on Dental Sedation/Anesthesia Safety of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Panel Members: Ernest B. Luce, D.D.S., Chairman [...]

Coding for Moderate Sedation is Different in 2017 Moderate (or conscious) sedation is a drug-induced depression of consciousness, which may be provided during colonoscopy, cataract removal, or [...]

[ 12-14-2016 ] Safety Announcement The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that repeated or lengthy use of general anesthetic and sedation drugs during surgeries or procedures in [...]

As adopted by the ADA House of Delegates October, 2016 New ADA American Dental Association Guidelines for Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)® For Dentistry ACLS is an advanced, instructor-led classroom course that highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and [...]