To meet your anesthesia needs, OADC provides: 
​General Anesthesia, Deep, Moderate, & Light Sedation, as well as Hospital-Grade Monitoring. 
These services are all assessed by the Anesthesiologist and discussed with the patient and Provider.

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General Anesthesia

• This anesthetic produces unconsciousness so that you will not feel, see, or hear anything during the procedure.  The anesthetic medications are given to you through an intravenous line or as a gas through a mask.
• Intramuscular injection or oral pre-sedation might be necessary separately, in some cases with children and special needs patients.
• Insertion of an endo-tracheal tube or a similar breathing device might be needed during the anesthetic.

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Deep/Moderate/ Light  Sedation

• In this type of anesthesia you will be breathing spontaneously, usually without assistance.
• Level of sedation can be deep or moderate, depending on the amount of anesthesia given and the desired level of sedation.
• Supplemental oxygen is usually given during a sedation procedure.​
  
• This category of anesthesia is often called, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)
  

 

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Monitoring

• Heart Rate
• Oxygen Saturation
• Electro-Cardiogram (ECG)
• Temperature (Skin)
• Blood Pressure
• Bispectral Index System (BIS) if deemed necessary
• End-tidal Agents and Carbon Dioxide

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​"I knew that my comfort was the first and foremost concern of Dr. Messieha and his team." 
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- Susan O.

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Types of Procedures that Require Anesthesia:

- Facial Procedures
- Head and Neck Procedures
- Orthognathic Procedures
- Maxillofacial Procedures
- Cosmetic Procedures
- Oral Surgery Procedures

- Pediatric Patient Procedures
- Implant Procedures
- Periodontal Procedures
- Surgical Procedures
- Endodontic Procedures
- Routine Dental Procedures

Is Office-Based Anesthesia Suitable for Everyone?

Office-based anesthesia is not suitable for everyone.  Patients have to be medically and physically suitable for receiving anesthesia and surgical care in the office.  This will be determined through evaluation by our anesthesiologist in coordination with your provider and with your primary care physician if necessary.

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