What is a Dental Anesthesiologist?
Did you know in 2019, dental anesthesiology became the 10th dental specialty? With the advancements in dentistry, more advanced dental specialties are arising. Individuals who are highly afraid of the dentist or have special healthcare needs may become anxious about receiving dental care. If you or a dear one needs help to undergo dental and oral surgery treatment, then this is the best time to book an appointment with the Dental Anesthesiologist at Serenity Sleep Dentistry.
In the USA, Dental Anesthesiology is an emerging field in which this specialist provides anesthesia services for other dentists in their offices. They also practice in surgery centers, hospitals, and different institutions to help patients with pain and anxiety control. Now the question is how does one become a Dental Anesthesiologist. (1)
A dentist Anesthesiologist (DA) is a dental specialist that offers advanced anesthesia and pain management services for surgical procedures in dentistry. Some specialized DA also perform the medical surgeries along with the oral surgeries. (1)
Dental Anesthesia training is similar to other advanced dental specialties. To become a dental anesthesiologist a dentist completes a 2- or 3-year residency program. This program is completed from Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards. This advanced anesthesia education program ensures proficiency in anesthesia delivery. The specialist can capably do intravenous deep sedation and general anesthesia. (2)
The dental anesthesiologists at Serenity Sleep Dentistry are specialized in emergency rescue, the management of airways, complex oral, cosmetic and many other dental emergencies. Our experts are affiliated with DA residency programs in the USA which has fully equipped them with the knowledge of obstetric anesthesia, including regional anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, and office-based anesthesia in the dental setting.
What do dental Anesthesiologists do?
Dental anesthesiologists at Serenity Sleep Dentistry work as a team with our dentists to help maintain a high level of anesthetic safety during dental procedures. Our valued customers are our top priority, the dental team is striving to serve all the patients with dental anxiety, special needs, patients with complex treatments, patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, or dental-phobic.
A Dental Anesthesiologist also assists the general dental with cases that need higher levels of anesthetic administration or to improve patient cooperation. There could be many reasons for the patient to lack cooperation such as dental setting age, previous dental trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, lack of comprehension of procedure, or a lengthy involved surgical procedure.(3)
Are you perplexed about consulting a dental anesthesiologist for a dental procedure? If yes, then remember that it is a safe and effective means to experience pain-free treatment. The dental Anesthesiologist will help you by administering and monitoring anesthesia during dental procedures.
The Serenity Sleep Dentistry always consider patients’ safety and the best treatment for the valued patients. Overall, anesthesia administered by the dental anesthesiologist is very safe, and it is the best treatment method for those people who have severe dental anxiety. If you’re getting your child comfortable to the dentist or you want to help a family member with anxiety or dental phobia, then this is the accurate time to book an appointment with the expert dental anesthesiologists at the Serenity Sleep Dentistry. (4)
Our dental team will prepare the right care plan for you or a loved one to maintain a happy, healthy smile. Lets talk about the solution of your dental problems today!
References
- Townsend, J. A., Hagan, J. L., & Smiley, M. (2014). Use of local anesthesia during dental rehabilitation with general anesthesia: a survey of dentist anesthesiologists. Anesthesia Progress, 61(1), 11-17.
- https://www.dentistrytoday.com/what-is-a-dentist-anesthesiologist/
- Idrees, S. R., Fujimura, K., & Bessho, K. (2014). Dental trauma related to general anesthesia: Should the anesthesiologist perform a preanesthetic dental evaluation. Oral Health Dent Manag, 13(2), 271-4.
- Hicks, C. G., Jones, J. E., Saxen, M. A., Maupome, G., Sanders, B. J., Walker, L. A., … & Tomlin, A. (2012). Demand in pediatric dentistry for sedation and general anesthesia by dentist anesthesiologists: a survey of directors of dentist anesthesiologist and pediatric dentistry residencies. Anesthesia Progress, 59(1), 3-11.
