Posts Tagged ‘sedation’

Berwick dental practice launches new sedation services for nervous patients

Berwick dental practice launches new sedation services for nervous patients

A dental practice in Berwick has launched new conscious sedation services for anxious patients. Berwick Smile Dental Care is now able to offer sedation for patients who require intensive or complex treatment after adding a new sedation dentist to the practice team. Rheyah Vihahn has nine years of experience in providing sedation for patients who […]


Teen Confesses His Love For Dentist’s Daughter Under Anaesthetic In Viral Video

Teen Confesses His Love For Dentist’s Daughter Under Anaesthetic In Viral Video

A teenager in America coming out of an anaesthetic stupor tells his dentist that he loves his girlfriend, who happens to be the dentist’s daughter in a video that has since gone viral. Jayden, the 18-year-old was said to have been worried about having his wisdom teeth extracted by his girlfriend’s father. Amusing reactions to […]


Increase In Scottish Patients Choosing Sedation

Increase In Scottish Patients Choosing Sedation

There has been a significant increase in the number of Scottish people choosing sedation for dental treatment. According to NHS figures there has been a 20 per cent increase in the number of patients choosing to have sedation, and 40 people per day are having IV or oral sedation or laughing gas. Sedation is most […]


Dentists to Receive Minor Surgery Training to Help Save NHS Money

Dentists to Receive Minor Surgery Training to Help Save NHS Money

Dentists in the Bolton area are to receive training in minor surgery, in a move that will save NHS Bolton around £1 million. At the moment, patients are visiting hospitals for operations and procedures, which could be carried out by dentists and is contributing to huge hospital care bills. The cost of treating a patient […]


Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Could be the Answer for Dental Phobia Sufferers

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Could be the Answer for Dental Phobia Sufferers

Dental phobia is a common problem in the UK, but cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) could be the solution. Dental phobia is a severe, irrational fear of going to the dentist or undergoing dental treatment and in some cases people are so worried about going to the dentist that they put off treatment for years and […]