is also known as Intravenous Conscious Sedation and is only used by Oral Surgeons and Dentists with specialized training and special certification. With this type of sedation dentistry, medications are administered directly into the blood stream.
The greatest advantage of IV Sedation is that if someone is not sedated enough, the doctor can administer more medication and the effects are instantaneous. IV Sedation is not used commonly in most dental offices because of the specialized advanced training required and the requirements for certification by the State Board of Dentistry.
The drugs used for IV Sedation are more effective and safer than the same drugs taken orally. There is a more profound amnesia associated with this technique.
Dr. Waidzunas has the necessary specialized training, experience and certification to administer IV Sedation.