When the anesthesiologist goes to the dentist
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Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Anesthesiologist-turned-patient describes how the experience of receiving dental care deepened his understanding of patient vulnerability and empathy—insights directly applicable to any dental team managing sedation, anxiety, or medically-complex patients.
Key points
- Author Rafael Ortega (an anesthesiologist) writes from the patient perspective in the October 2026 online issue of JADA.
- Article underscores shared professional history between anesthesiology and dentistry, particularly around sedation and airway management.
- Emphasizes the importance of empathy and communication when treating patients who are anxious or under sedation.
- Intended for practicing dentists, specialists, and staff who interact with patients requiring sedation or who experience dental anxiety.
Who should care
Read the original on Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA)
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