The American Dental Association offers the following questions that parents and guardians should ask concerning in-office sedation or general anesthesia for their children provided either by the dentist or by a separate sedation/anesthetic practitioner in that dental ofiice. The ADA recommends talking to your dentist about any concerns you might have about the treatment plan prior, during and after the procedure.
A pediatric anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who has completed four years of college, followed by four years of medical school, and then an additional 4-5 years of training in anesthesiology, including specialized training in pediatric (infant and child) anesthesiology. This typically involves more than 12,000 hours of clinical training. Our anesthesiologists undergo some of the highest levels of training available, ensuring that your child receives the safest care possible.
Modern anesthesia has never been safer. Our nurses will collect your child’s medical history, which will be carefully reviewed by our doctors. If your child falls into a higher-risk category, you may be referred to a hospital or surgery center.
In the United States, more than one million children under the age of four undergo surgical procedures requiring anesthesia each year. Young children typically do not receive anesthesia unless it is medically necessary. For more information, visit www.smarttots.org.
Your child’s safety is our top priority. Our doctors will carefully review your child’s medical history and inform you if your child is not a suitable candidate for IV sedation in the office. If necessary, we will refer you to a hospital or surgery center.
It is essential that your child does not eat or consume dairy products for six hours before the procedure. This is a safety precaution, and failure to follow these guidelines could result in the postponement of your child’s dental procedure. Clear liquids such as water, Gatorade, Jello, or popsicles are allowed up to three hours before the procedure. However, nothing should be consumed by mouth during the three hours prior to the procedure.
Plan to stay at home with your child for the rest of the day. They will be able to resume their normal daily routine the following day.
We are not a provider for any insurance company, so payment will need to be made out of pocket prior to the procedure. However, you can contact your insurance company to determine if you are eligible for reimbursement. We will also provide you with a “superbill” that you can submit to your insurance company.
A PDAA nurse will call you to get this information and it will be reviewed by an anesthesiologist several days before the procedure to insure your child is safe for anesthesia. This information will again be reviewed on the day of the procedure when your child is examined by the anesthesiologist.
You will be given eating and drinking instructions by our nursing staff. Your child must not have any solid foods for six hours prior to the procedure and may have clear liquids three hours prior to procedure. Nothing by mouth for three hours prior to the procedure.
Your child will be administered anesthesia by a board certified anesthesiologist with pediatric subspecialty training. This is the highest standard of care available so you can be assured your child receives the safest care.
The PDAA staff have training in Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Emergency drills are performed on a regular basis.
Yes and PDAA meets or exceeds all state requirements.
Most children do not require sedative medications before coming to the office. In the event that a sedative is required, you will be given specific instructions.
Your child will receive just enough medication for deep sedation or light general anesthesia, during which they will be unconscious but still able to breathe on their own with normal blood pressure and vital signs.
Your child’s physiologic variables will be closely monitored before, during, and after the procedure, following all national standards. This ensures continuous oversight until they are safely released to go home.
Our office has immediate access to all necessary emergency medications and equipment, along with a written emergency response plan for managing medical situations.
You will receive detailed discharge instructions which include the cellphone number to your pediatric anesthesiologist.
A pediatric anesthesiologist is a medical doctor who has completed four years of college, followed by four years of medical school, and then an additional 4-5 years of training in anesthesiology, including specialized training in pediatric (infant and child) anesthesiology. This typically involves more than 12,000 hours of clinical training. Our anesthesiologists undergo some of the highest levels of training available, ensuring that your child receives the safest care possible.
Modern anesthesia has never been safer. Our nurses will collect your child’s medical history, which will be carefully reviewed by our doctors. If your child falls into a higher-risk category, you may be referred to a hospital or surgery center.
In the United States, more than one million children under the age of four undergo surgical procedures requiring anesthesia each year. Young children typically do not receive anesthesia unless it is medically necessary. For more information, visit www.smarttots.org.
Your child’s safety is our top priority. Our doctors will carefully review your child’s medical history and inform you if your child is not a suitable candidate for IV sedation in the office. If necessary, we will refer you to a hospital or surgery center.
It is essential that your child does not eat or consume dairy products for six hours before the procedure. This is a safety precaution, and failure to follow these guidelines could result in the postponement of your child’s dental procedure. Clear liquids such as water, Gatorade, Jello, or popsicles are allowed up to three hours before the procedure. However, nothing should be consumed by mouth during the three hours prior to the procedure.
Plan to stay at home with your child for the rest of the day. They will be able to resume their normal daily routine the following day.
We are not a provider for any insurance company, so payment will need to be made out of pocket prior to the procedure. However, you can contact your insurance company to determine if you are eligible for reimbursement. We will also provide you with a “superbill” that you can submit to your insurance company.
A PDAA nurse will call you to get this information and it will be reviewed by an anesthesiologist several days before the procedure to insure your child is safe for anesthesia. This information will again be reviewed on the day of the procedure when your child is examined by the anesthesiologist.
You will be given eating and drinking instructions by our nursing staff. Your child must not have any solid foods for six hours prior to the procedure and may have clear liquids three hours prior to procedure. Nothing by mouth for three hours prior to the procedure.
Your child will be administered anesthesia by a board certified anesthesiologist with pediatric subspecialty training. This is the highest standard of care available so you can be assured your child receives the safest care.
The PDAA staff have training in Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Emergency drills are performed on a regular basis.
Yes and PDAA meets or exceeds all state requirements.
Most children do not require sedative medications before coming to the office. In the event that a sedative is required, you will be given specific instructions.
Your child will receive just enough medication for deep sedation or light general anesthesia, during which they will be unconscious but still able to breathe on their own with normal blood pressure and vital signs.
Your child’s physiologic variables will be closely monitored before, during, and after the procedure, following all national standards. This ensures continuous oversight until they are safely released to go home.
Our office has immediate access to all necessary emergency medications and equipment, along with a written emergency response plan for managing medical situations.
You will receive detailed discharge instructions which include the cellphone number to your pediatric anesthesiologist.
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Last updated: November 20th, 2023
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