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How to Prepare for an Audit of Sedation Records
Get audit-ready in two weeks: build a proof packet and rehearse a calm day-of walkthrough—plus links to tools and templates that make compliance the easy path. ...more
Sedation Dentistry – Safety & Compliance
September 15, 2025•6 min read
Compliance Myths in Sedation Dentistry (Debunked)
Stop relying on compliance myths. Learn the facts about interval cadence, live documentation, nitrous logging, discharge criteria, and monitor integrations. ...more
Sedation Dentistry – Safety & Compliance
September 15, 2025•8 min read
Audit-Ready Sedation Reporting: What Inspectors Look For
Turn audits into a quick verification that makes compliance effortless. See exactly what inspectors look for and how to stay compliant with Sedation Dentistry. ...more
Sedation Dentistry – Safety & Compliance
September 15, 2025•5 min read
Sedation Dentistry for Kids: Is It Safe?
Learn how pediatric sedation stays safe: careful screening, steady monitoring, mg/kg dosing with live documentation, device-fed vitals, and objective discharge. ...more
Sedation Dentistry – Pediatric Sedation
September 15, 2025•8 min read
Pediatric Sedation Dentistry Near Me: What to Know Before Choosing
Use this parent-friendly checklist to choose a pediatric sedation dentist near you: what to ask, how they should monitor, what safe documentation looks like. ...more
Sedation Dentistry – Pediatric Sedation
September 15, 2025•8 min read
Pediatric Sedation Charting: Best Practices for Accuracy
Get a room-ready pediatric sedation charting playbook: mg/kg ceilings, eight-field dose entries, timer-driven vitals, nitrous dose-over-time, and more. ...more
Sedation Dentistry – Pediatric Sedation
September 15, 2025•6 min read
Patient Monitoring During Pediatric Sedation: Best Practices
A practical pediatric sedation monitoring standard—baseline signals, interval cadence, device-quality checks, mg/kg documentation, and nitrous logging. ...more
Sedation Dentistry – Pediatric Sedation
September 14, 2025•9 min read
Why Oral Surgeons Prefer Automated Sedation Records
See why oral surgery teams adopt automated sedation records: device-fed vitals, timer prompts, structured dose entries, compact and nitrous logging. ...more
Sedation Dentistry – Oral Sedation
September 14, 2025•7 min read
Patient Monitoring Requirements for Oral Sedation
A practical standard for oral-sedation monitoring: which signals to track, interval cadence, device setup, documentation, nitrous logging, and more. ...more
Sedation Dentistry – Oral Sedation
September 14, 2025•8 min read
Oral Sedation Dentistry: What Patients Should Expect
Learn what happens before, during, & after oral sedation, who qualifies, common medications, monitoring and documentation standards, side effects, and recovery. ...more
Sedation Dentistry – Oral Sedation
September 14, 2025•7 min read
What Is Local Anesthesia in Dentistry?
Learn how dental local anesthesia works, how long it lasts, the role of epinephrine, side effects, and what to expect before, during, and after your visit. ...more
Sedation Dentistry - Local Anesthesia
September 14, 2025•8 min read
How Long Does Local Anesthesia Last After Dental Work?
Wondering how long dental numbness lasts? See realistic timelines for lidocaine, mepivacaine, and bupivacaine, and why lower blocks last longer. Learn more. ...more
Sedation Dentistry - Local Anesthesia
September 14, 2025•7 min read
What Is IV Sedation in Dentistry? Process, Risks & Benefits
Understand IV sedation in dentistry—who qualifies, how the appointment flows, real risks and benefits, monitoring requirements, and the documentation. ...more
Sedation Dentistry - IV Sedation
September 14, 2025•7 min read
IV Sedation Monitoring Compliance and Safety Standards
A practical guide to IV sedation monitoring compliance: interval cadences, capnography, device setup, live documentation patterns, and objective discharge. ...more
Sedation Dentistry - IV Sedation
September 14, 2025•8 min read
What Drug Is Used for IV Sedation in Dentistry?
Discover the common IV sedation drugs used in dentistry—midazolam, fentanyl, propofol, ketamine, and dexmedetomidine - and how to choose, monitor, and dose. ...more
Sedation Dentistry - IV Sedation
September 14, 2025•8 min read
IV Sedation Dentistry: Risks, Benefits & Eligibility
Learn who qualifies for IV sedation dentistry, how it compares to oral sedation and nitrous, and monitoring and documentation standards that keep patients safe. ...more
Sedation Dentistry - IV Sedation
September 14, 2025•8 min read
Why Sedate Dentistry Became the Standard for One Large DSO
See how a 40-location DSO standardized sedation documentation and device integrations achieving audit-ready charts across every location and dentist. ...more
Sedation Dentistry - Case Studies
September 14, 2025•7 min read
Switching From Paper to Digital: A Sedation Compliance Success Story
See how a four-operatory practice moved from paper sedation records to audit-ready sedation visit records with real time reporting in minutes. ...more
Sedation Dentistry - Case Studies
September 14, 2025•8 min read
Oral Surgery Group Case Study: IV Sedation Documentation
See how an oral surgery group standardized IV sedation documentation with device integrations and real-time reporting producing audit-ready visit records. ...more
Sedation Dentistry - Case Studies
September 14, 2025•7 min read
How Sedation Software Reduced Compliance Costs by 40%
See how a practice cut sedation compliance costs by 40% in 30 days using dose fields, timer-driven vitals, nitrous detail blocks, and device integrations. ...more
Sedation Dentistry - Case Studies
September 14, 2025•6 min read
How Sedation Software Helped a Multi-Location Dental Group Standardize Compliance
See how a 12-location dental group unified sedation documentation with Sedate Dentistry’s sedation records to produce audit-ready charts across every site. ...more
Sedation Dentistry - Case Studies
September 14, 2025•6 min read
How One Dental Practice Cut Sedation Documentation Time in Half
See how a four-provider practice halved sedation documentation time with Sedate Dentistry's digital sedation visit records and patient intake and consent forms. ...more
Sedation Dentistry - Case Studies
September 14, 2025•6 min read
How a Pediatric Dentist Improved Sedation Reporting
See how a pediatric practice rebuilt sedation reporting with weight-based dosing, nitrous dose-over-time, interval prompts, and objective discharge. ...more
Sedation Dentistry - Case Studies
September 14, 2025•7 min read
From Paper Chaos to Digital Compliance: A Solo Dentist’s Story
See how a solo dentist replaced paper sedation logs with digital records producing audit-ready charts in minutes saving time and money. Call Sedate Dentistry! ...more
Sedation Dentistry - Case Studies
September 14, 2025•6 min read
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