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Anesthesia Progress is the official publication of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (ADSA). The quarterly journal is dedicated to providing a better understanding of the advances being made in the science of pain and anxiety control in dentistry. The journal invites submissions of review articles, reports on clinical techniques, case reports, and conference summaries. To learn more about the ADSA, visit: http://www.adsahome.org/.

Articles

Nitrous oxide found to increase success rates of pediatric dental procedures

Anesthesia Progress

September 26th 2018

Researchers in Thailand discovered that local anesthesia combined with preoperative ibuprofen could have an increased success rate in young patients.

Study finds office-based dental anesthesia is on the rise

Anesthesia Progress

January 17th 2018

Researchers discovered a surprising trend in where dental anesthesia is being performed.

Which type of sedative is best for pediatric dental procedures?

Anesthesia Progress

June 23rd 2017

Dental checkups during early childhood are just as important as regular wellness checks by a pediatrician. By kindergarten, 40 percent of children have been diagnosed with early tooth decay or cavities, which can have a negative impact on their overall health. A significant number of these cases will require dental treatment.

Study finds that certain type of children respond better to laughing gas

Anesthesia Progress

February 17th 2017

If a dentist could predict how a child is likely to respond to the usage of laughing gas, also known as nitrous oxide, the visit is more likely to be free of anxiety and fear.

Study finds men require less sedative than women during oral surgery

Anesthesia Progress

July 6th 2016

An article published in the current issue of the journal Anesthesia Progress found that male patients required a lower dosage of a sedative than female patients during oral surgery.