If your child needs extensive dental work, their pediatric dentist may recommend that they undergo sedation. Sedation is a safe way for dentists to complete any required procedures effectively, but it ...

In the past 15 months, four pediatric patients have died in the U.S. after undergoing sedation prior to dental treatment -- a tragic reminder of the need to ensure proper sedation training and ...

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 ...

December 23, 2025) - Main Street Pediatric Dentistry has launched a comprehensive early childhood dental health initiative, focusing on providing families with the tools and knowledge to support their ...

Choosing the right pediatric dentist is an important decision for ensuring your child’s dental health and overall well-being. Pediatric dentistry is a specialized field that focuses on the unique ...

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 ...

One in five children have a real fear of the dentist, making routine checkups a stressful encounter for dentists, patients, and parents alike. (Courtesy Getty Images ...

A final settlement was reached Thursday in the wrongful death lawsuit a couple filed against a dentist after their 3-year-old son died after being given anesthesia at a Houston dental clinic. Kenny ...

A state jury this afternoon found former Kailua dentist Lilly Geyer not guilty on all charges in the death of 3-year-old Finley Boyle. Geyer, 41, was performing a baby root canal when the child ...