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A celebrity dentist? I didn't even know that was a thing. This happened in 2023, BTW.Morbidly obese man met horrific end after going to celebrity dentist
A morbidly obese man went to get three teeth removed from a world-class dentist, but things turned tragic as he did not survive the procedure.www.dailymail.co.uk
These folks would like a word:
Several of the pediatric dentists in my area use "dental anesthesiologists" for IV sedation.
That was my assumption. Surely a media-savvy malpractice lawyer knows to name every defendant. 🙂
I had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled under local in med school. I then used Tylenol, ibuprofen, and ice cream for pain control. It wasn’t that bad.
Well, I hope the dentist documented that allergy to local.
I would imagine there is or will be a medical board investigation. He's an OMFS MD playing pretend anesthesiologist. I'm sure it's already been reported to the Ohio Medical Board. His office website is nausea-inducing.
Anesthesia is not just a practice of medicine. It is also a practice of nursing and a practice of dentistry. I doubt that this person answers in any way to the board of medicine.
He's listed as an MD, DDS, FACS on his website.
I literally told you he's an OMFS MD in that post. And, no, anesthesiology is not a legitimate practice of dentistry. Illegitimate. Dentists or OMSFers do a few anesthesia rotations, miss a bunch of airways, and lo and behold are now experts in anesthesiology. Sure, dude.
Thing is I’m not sure (being facetious) if he recognized the patient was high risk…. Probably slammed versed, fentanyl and propofol in his ‘standard’ cookbook way. He might have even thought: Big guy? Big dose…
Again, not a legitimate field. Not a term that we should ever be using. Similar to nurse anesthesiologist.
That's your opinion. Dental anesthesiology is a recognized dental specialty with its own fellowship. 36 months of training, much more than CRNAs get, and a year short of the amount of training an anesthesiologist gets. We can debate what terminology is appropriate, but that doesn't make the field any less valid. You could make an argument for using this specialty over a CRNA because their training is far more extensive.
Cool story.
Unfortunately there will always be bad outcomes, the question is who is providing the anesthesia? What are the circumstances? Poor patient selection? Unknown patient comorbidity? Lack of vigilance? Inadequate monitoring? Equipment failure? Misdiagnosis/treatment of a sentinel event? Lack of knowledge? Lack of skills? Complacency? Gross negligence? What are the state guidelines for administering deep sedation/GA and were they followed? Are the guidelines inadequate or deficient? Bad luck?
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MDs delivering dental anesthesia. I talked to one of these suits a month ago. They don’t even have a ventilator. Doing up to BMI 50s, mild to moderate pHTN, moderate AS, claim to patients are screened by an NP with whatever, presumed, Mapleson D/ Bain circuits they have.Unfortunately there will always be bad outcomes, the question is who is providing the anesthesia? What are the circumstances? Poor patient selection? Unknown patient comorbidity? Lack of vigilance? Inadequate monitoring? Equipment failure? Misdiagnosis/treatment of a sentinel event? Lack of knowledge? Lack of skills? Complacency? Gross negligence? What are the state guidelines for administering deep sedation/GA and were they followed? Are the guidelines inadequate or deficient? Bad luck?
Toddler's death after dental procedure in Greensboro sparks anesthesia safety concerns
The death of a two-year-old boy, Er'Mias Mitchell, after a dental procedure has raised questions about anesthesia safety protocols. With at least eight deaths reported over 13 years, there are growing calls for reform, including stronger requirements for anesthesia practices.
In the article above it states that the office uses board certified MDs and CRNAs. Its not always dentists providing anesthesia.
Of course in the OPs case, this looks like a slam dunk lawsuit: poor patient selection, poor patient management, not following state guidelines and an attempt to
Board revokes dentist’s anesthesia permit, suspends dental license after patient death
The Ohio State Dental Board has permanently revoked the anesthesia permit of a dentist and suspended his dental license indefinitely following the death of a patient in 2023.www.fox10tv.com
Remorseless sociopath blabbing on a podcast.
At 44 min, he says he terminated his position with the university. At 46 min they discuss “economic pie” of delivering anesthesia. Host is a tool too.
i think you expect better from dentists vs corporate know-nothings, it hurts more when the sell out happens by someone in healthcare themselves
Actually it is normal. Part of our job in this environment is to figure out where we can shave on costs and get away with it. Those who don't get away without causing harm or covering their asses get crucified.
What’s our anesthesia plan for that EGD Blade?
There is no difference. They are killers as well and should be held accountable. Sadly, a catastrophe has to happen to bring these things to light. This dingus in the article says Ive done 20K anesthetics safely. Doesnt matter if they were risky anesthetics.
Intubate. Done. Oh no, the BMI 50, no neck, full beard patient took 10 extra minutes!
