Gingivitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the gums, and while it may seem mild at first, it can lead to significant ...

A 9-year-old San Diego girl died hours after a dental surgery. The medical examiner ruled it accidental, saying the death was caused by a rare blood disorder.

Kids Anaesthesia or sedation for your child’s dental work? While sedation dentistry is generally safe, all medicines include inherent dangers. If you have questions, consult with your child's ...

While sedation dentistry is generally safe, all medicines include inherent dangers. If you have questions, consult with your child's dentist.

A recent case has come to light where a 9-year-old girl tragically died after receiving anaesthesia. We spoke to a medical expert to understand, can anaesthesia really lead to death?

Silvanna Moreno, a 9-year-old girl died hours after receiving anaesthesia for a dental procedure at a San Diego clinic on March 18. A report from the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office ...

Dentists are to be banned from using general anaesthetics in their practices. It follows a number of deaths of children after having dental treatment under general anaesthesia. From 2002, any dental ...

Methemoglobinemia affects how red blood cells provide oxygen to cells and tissues Silvanna Moreno, a 9-year-old girl died hours after receiving anaesthesia for a dental procedure at a San Diego ...

As a person's dementia progresses, their dental needs may become more complicated. The person might need specialist treatment and mental capacity to consent to treatment may need to be assessed.

Allergy tests confirm that I'm allergic to virtually evern local anaesthetic used in dentistry and my dentist has not been able to recommend another dentist who can do much needed work to repair a ...