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Sedation: Separating the Facts from the Fiction

Many parents are understandably anxious when advised their child requires sedation in order to provide necessary and sometimes extensive dental treatment. Conscious sedation is a behavior management technique that uses medication to assist a child in coping with fear and anxiety and in cooperating with dental procedures. As pediatric dentists, we are trained in the safe administration of these agents and the appropriate monitoring of the sedated child as part of our specialty education.

We attend the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AADP) continuing education courses on sedation each year to keep us well informed of new developments in safe sedation techniques. Guidelines developed and published by the AADP further ensure your child's safety. Our office strictly adheres to and follows these guidelines for every child.

Dr. Nelle, Dr. Betty and Dr. Sean attend sedation courses annually. They are certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Both hold certificates for office sedation administered by the Colorado State Board of Dental Examiners. In fact, our office has safely sedated children since 1977.

Dr. Nelle, Dr. Betty and Dr. Sean are Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentists. They are on the staff at The Children's Hospital, Lakewood Surgical Center and Park Meadows Surgery Center.

If you are considering sedation in conjunction with your child's dental care, ask us to discuss with you the sedation options, alternatives to sedation, procedures that will be followed and instructions you and your child must follow to assure a successful sedation visit.
 


Children's Dentistry
Elizabeth Barr DMD - Nelle Barr DMD - Sean Whalen DDS - Donald Kleier DMD
5150 W. 80th Ave.
Westminster, Colorado 80030
Phone: 303-427-1951 Fax: 303-657-3369
Email: info@ddschild.com

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