Download Sleep Dentistry/ Conscious Sedation

Have you postponed
treatment for major dental
problems because your
schedule is too busy to
include dental visits?
Is the fear of pain as
well as anxiety causing you
to avoid much needed
dental care?
If you answered “YES,”
there’s a solution which
allows you to have dental
treatment during a
single visit…
It’s called:
“Sleep Dentistry/
Conscious Sedation”
Who is Dr. MacDonnell?
Dr. William “Bill” MacDonnell is
a dentist anesthesiologist. He is a
graduate of Georgetown University
School of Dentistry and completed
a residency in anesthesiology and a
fellowship in NeuroAnesthesiology
at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. MacDonnell’s patient population
includes all types of patients –
especially those who are medically
compromised and dental phobic.
He has been a member of the UCONN School of Dental
Medicine clinical faculty since 1978. He continues to lecture
and teach conscious sedation, local anesthesia, and medical
emergencies. He was an assistant professor of anesthesiology
at the University of Connecticut Health Center and served
as a staff anesthesiologist at the John Dempsey University
Hospital for six years before going into private practice.
Dr. MacDonnell is a past president of the Connecticut
State Dental Association (CSDA) and the American Society
of Dentists Anesthesiologists. He has been a member of the
House of Delegates of both the American Dental Association
and CSDA. He chaired the CSDA’s annual state convention
for several years.
Honors bestowed upon Dr. MacDonnell include: The
Marion Falls Award for Leadership at Georgetown University;
Anesthesia Award of Merit of the Horace Wells Club; and the
Daniel Lynch Award from Dental Society of Greater Waterbury.
He is a member of several honorary dental societies.
(860) 561-1233
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www.macdonnellanesthesiology.con
(860) 561-1233
or check out our website at:
www.macdonnellanesthesiology.com
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To reach Dr. MacDonnell and
obtain more information about Sleep
Dentistry/Conscious Sedation please call:
William A. MacDonnell, D.D.S.
Dentist Anesthesiologist
Call us at:
Opens New
158 Hunter Drive
West Hartford t CT 06107-1017
(860) 561-1233 t FAX (860) 521-4564
Email: [email protected]
Dental Care
Without Fear
and Anxiety
Do you find yourself struggling to fit dental appointments
around your family’s hectic schedule or your busy workload?
Yes. There’s good news for you. Having “Sleep Dentistry/
Conscious Sedation” in your dentist’s office enables you to have
all your dental care safely and comfortably completed in one
appointment. It’s better than having to schedule several
appointments.
What type of anesthesia/sedation is used
in most dental offices?
Sleep Dentistry/Conscious Sedation is the most common
type of anesthesia used in dental offices. Sleep Dentistry/
Conscious Sedation is a safe and modern technique of
anesthesia/sedation using intravenous medications. Patients
are placed in a relaxed, comfortable state allowing dental
care to be provided without fear or anxiety. There is little if
any memory of the procedure.
Why do so many adults avoid going to the
dentist and having necessary dental care?
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
36 million Americans avoid dental care because of fear,
pain, and anxiety. Sleep Dentistry/Conscious Sedation has
proven to be an excellent choice for dental patients wanting
anesthesia/sedation. Fear of going to the dentist ranks
second only to fear of public speaking. Now dentistry is in
the forefront in the fight to avoid dental pain and anxiety.
Who provides Sleep Dentistry/Conscious
Sedation in your dentist’s office?
Sleep Dentistry/Conscious Sedation is provided by a trained
dentist/anesthesiologist who monitors you throughout the
procedure. Medical monitoring equipment is similar to the
type used in hospitals.
How closely are patients watched/
monitored while under Conscious Sedation?
A close, continuous watch is kept on patient’s vital signs such
as heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, oxygen saturation,
etc.. Special care and continuous monitoring of patients
under anesthesia/sedation enhances patients safety, especially
for those patients who have special medical conditions.
Are patients able to respond during
treatment with Conscious Sedation?
Yes. Unlike general anesthesia which renders patients
unconscious, Sleep Dentistry/Conscious Sedation… allows
patients to respond to their dentist’s directions. This enables
completion of treatment in a very short amount of time.
Can children with dental needs have
Sleep Dentistry/Conscious Sedation?
Yes, children usually have no recall of the procedure.
Conscious Sedation lessens the child’s awareness of the
dental procedure. A happier child maintains a more
positive attitude about future dental care.
Does Sleep Dentistry/Conscious
Sedation improve recovery?
The majority of patients are pleasantly pleased and
surprised because they have little discomfort after the
procedure. Dentists often report patients who have Sleep
Dentistry/Conscious Sedation usually require much less
postoperative pain medication after surgery. Many dentists
report that patients seem to heal better and faster with
Sleep Dentistry/Conscious Sedation.
If a patient has a medical condition,
is Sleep Dentistry/Conscious Sedation
“in a dentist’s office” a wise choice
of treatment?
Medically compromised patients actually benefit from Sleep
Dentistry/Conscious Sedation. Medical and dental experts agree
people with: high blood pressure, a history of heart attacks,
a hyperactive gag reflex, Parkinson Disease and patients with
“Novocaine” treatment problems or dental phobias,
will benefit from Sleep Dentistry/Conscious Sedation.
Could you explain the benefits of Sleep
Dentistry/Conscious Sedation?
Yes. Sleep Dentistry/Conscious Sedation does the following:
s )NCREASES THE SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA
s It is safely administered in your dentist’s office.
s )T REDUCES THE NEED FOR HOSPITALIZATION
s )T IS SAFELY ADMINISTERED BY A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL
s )T REDUCES THE STRESS OF TREATMENT ESPECIALLY FOR PATIENTS
who easily gag.
s !PPOINTMENTS FOR YOUR DENTAL CARE MAY BE COORDINATED IN
your own dentist’s office to meet your scheduling needs.
s 9OU CAN GO HOME AFTER DENTAL TREATMENT
Could you tell me the types of dental
procedures done with Sleep Dentistry/
Conscious Sedation?
Virtually all dental procedures can be done (in your dentist’s
office) with Sleep Dentistry/Conscious Sedation. Procedures
include:
Cleanings
Fillings
Periodontal surgery
Implants
Crowns
Root canals
Oral surgery
Bridges
Extractions
Should “Sleep Dentistry/Conscious
Sedation” be used on patients who
cannot be “numbed” with “Novocaine”?
Yes. Sleep Dentistry/Conscious Sedation has been proven
successful, especially for the five (5%) percent of patients
who are “difficult to numb.”
How do I arrange to have Sleep
Dentistry/ Conscious Sedation for my
dental procedure?
It is very easy. A staff member from your dentist’s office will
call Dr. William MacDonnell, a dentist anesthesiologist and
will arrange a convenient appointment.
What does Sleep Dentistry/Conscious
Sedation during a dental procedure cost?
Cost varies. Dental Anesthesiologist, Dr. William MacDonnell’s
administrative professional will contact you in advance of
your appointment to discuss the dental procedure. Payment
options are available. Coverage varies according to each
patient’s heath insurance. It is important that patients
contact their employees health benefit department. Patients
should also contact their health insurance carrier in order to
MAXIMIZE THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE