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Dr. Ronald Davies is medically trained in Anesthesiology and double Board Certified in his field. He has an unsurpassed 30 year safety record.
- General Anesthesia Evaluator for the Dental Board
- Past Associate Professor in Anesthesia at LLU, UCLA and USC
- Past President: American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists, California Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists
- Member: ADA, CDA, OCDS, OCDA, JADE, ASDA, ADSA, CSDA
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Dear Dr. :
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The ADA has just said:
"Dear Colleagues,
I am very pleased to inform you that the Federal Trade Commission
has issued a 90-day delay in the enforcement of its Red Flags Rule, which would
have gone into effect May 1. This delay will give the ADA more time to challenge
its applicability to small health care providers such as dentists. " The full article can be viewed here: ADA Link |
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Experience
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Do you think your experience and judgement make you a better clinician?
I do. And that's why I think my 30 years of experience with a perfect safety record matters.
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Your Questions Answered
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I was overwhelmed with questions regarding the last four Newsletters and instead of answering each individually, I think that it benefits more dentists by answering them here. If any question applies to you, just click here.
Do I need any special equipment in my office?
How can I promote and present anesthesia to my patients?
Is it safe?
What does my staff need to know about the anesthesia?
Is any paperwork involved?
What types of patients will you treat or not treat?
How are financial matters handled?
Do you give the local anesthesia also?
Can I use water or rubber dams?
Does insurance cover anesthesia services?
What does it cost?
Do I need a permit?
How long of a case can we do?
What is the difference between a nurse anesthetist, dentist anesthesiologist and physician anesthesiologist?
I'm ready to start. How do I schedule?
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Comparing Dentist Anesthesiologists With Medical Anesthesiologists in the California Dental Office
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Recently some physician anesthesiologists new to dental anesthesia have been handing out literature making some pretty wild claims.
Some of these claims question the competency and qualifications of the dentist anesthesiologist, implying we are not safe, and that only a medical board certified MD anesthesiologist is qualified to provide anesthesia in the dental office.
While MDs in the hospital are my first choice for open heart surgery, they are near my last choice patients having dental surgery. It is vital that for any anesthesiologist to provide the best service they must thoroughly understand the surgical procedure, how it affects the patient, how long each procedure will take and when the patient needs to be deep or light. Outpatient ambulatory anesthesia care for dental procedures actually
requires more foresight, preparation and attention BECAUSE THE SURGERY
IS TAKING PLACE IN THE PATIENT'S AIRWAY.
Since I am one of only a very few dentists who completed a medical Residency in Anesthesiology, I am uniquely qualified to know what physicians know about dental anesthesia. Frankly, it is near zero. Physicians flooding into the dental offices seeking work they can't find in hospitals are therefore on a steep learning curve for anesthesia for dental surgery. It took me several years to blend my degree in dentistry with my residency experience providing anesthesia for open heart surgery, neurosurgery, etc., into a safe outpatient anesthesia technique for dental patients. It is not a natural crossover. The physician based anesthesiologist is used to staff backup and equipment supplied by the hospital.
The California Dental Board wisely recognizes the complex issues regarding outpatient dental anesthesia, and is precisely why the Board requires an in-office evaluation of equipment, anesthesia technique and knowledge of medical emergencies. As one of those examiners for the Dental Board I have been told that even after 6 years perhaps 50% of physicians with the MGA permit still haven't been evaluated by the Board as to their competency. I am working with the Board to resolve this potentially dangerous situation.
Anyone utilizing the services of an anesthesiologist has the right to know if they have, in fact, been evaluated, not just have "a permit".
See Comparisons between Dentist and Physician Anesthesiologists.
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 Anesthesia is Affordable
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Compare with less experienced providers....
- NO Set-up, Front Loaded Charges
- NO Pharmacy/Equipment/oxygen Charges
- NO Minimum Charge (South Orange County)
- NO Travel Charges
We Match Any Percent Discount You Offer Your Patient
We Accept VISA, MC, and Amex
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Did You Miss a Previous Newsletter?
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Links Fixed
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Broken Links Fixed
Some of you reported broken links on my web page. I appreciate that very much. I recently had a "pro" work on my site and those links were missed. I have gone through them and they are all fixed now.
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Improving Access to Care for Patients and Dentists
Sincerely,
Ronald O. Davies, DDS
949-362-9690
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