Thought Leadership

The preoperative exam is the foundation of the relationship for every anesthesia provider, no matter the profession.  The focused history and physical conducted prior to anestheisa not only includes a complete accounting of a patient's previous medical and surgical history, but also a review of all medications and allergies, current physical status, and reactions to anesthetics, as well as a review of diagnostics and consultations from other specialties.  Lastly,  in the brief time that anesthesia professionals and patients spent together, it's a time to establish trust in the brief amount of time before heading back for surgery.

Dental anxiety is an issue for any practicing dentist, with implications for patients and dentists alike.  Anyone familiar with the dentist office knows that dental anxiety is real, with a measurable impact on office efficiency and patient experience.  Dental anxiety has well-documented physiological and psychological effect, that can be deleterious to the lives of our patients, even in the long-term.  Literature demonstrates that the majority of dental patients prefer sedation for endodontics, periodontics, and extraction procedures, and those with anxiety even prefer sedation for simple cleanings.