A recent University of Alberta study shows that the use of a target-controlled infusion (TCI) pump to administer patient sedation is just as safe, if not safer than manual injections delivered by a clinician. In this video, Dr. Douglas Lobb, Professor at the School of Dentistry, University of Alberta, and lead investigator in the study, […]
For many recent dental graduates, administering a local anesthetic can be one of the more nerve-wracking aspects of daily practice. Lack of experience, choice of agent and technique, and the potential for patient anxiety are just some of the variables that can make for a very stressful experience. Greg Allan is a 4th year DMD […]
We are pleased to welcome once again Dr. Mark Donaldson to CDA Oasis. In a previous study that Drs. Mark Donaldson and Jason Goodchild conducted, two options available for buffering local anesthetics in dentistry were compared. One using the Onpharma® mixing system (Onpharma), and the other by hand mixing with 8.4% sodium bicarbonate using a […]
Dr. Joonyoung Ji is presenting new research that was published in the Lancet about the neurological effects of general anesthesia on young children and infants. In 2009, a retrospective review study found that children treated under general anesthesia before their fourth birthday were more likely to have learning disabilities. The study raised a number of […]
At a meeting held in May 2019, the RCDSO Council approved changes to College by-laws that will make administering minimal sedation more flexible for dentists going forward. In June 2019, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) released information about what changes have been made in their Dispatch News. In this crosspost, we’re […]
Dr. Joonyoung Ji, Dental Anesthesia Specialist, answered the following question which was brought to our attention by a general dentist: Where do I stand if my patient goes into deep sedation? Do you have a question and you would like us to bring you an expert response or opinion, do not hesitate to email us at oasisdiscussions@cda-adc.ca or […]
Anecdotally, this great presentation happened as a coincidence. Dr. Andrew Moncarz was featured in Dr. Paul Belzycki’s recent clinical presentation as the treating endodontist who completed the root canal for the patient. To record the segment, Dr. Moncarz prepared a fantastic presentation on the approach he follows to achieve endodontic access. I thought the information […]
Highlights In this short presentation, Dr. Aviv Ouanounou discusses the possible adverse effects of administering local anesthetics. Psychogenic reactions include most commonly syncope, as well as hyperventilation, nausea, and changes in heart rate and blood pressure. Allergic reactions are usually very rare and if they occur, they are usually related to the ester type of […]