Who is a Candidate for “Relaxation Dentistry” with an *Oral Sedation* Dentist in St. Louis, MO?

Anyone who…Relax with Oral Sedation at Plaza Health Dentistry

  • Has had Prior Bad Experiences at the Dental Office
  • Has a High Fear of Dental Treatment
  • Desires NOT to be aware of the procedure - you "don't want to know"
  • Hates Needles or Shots
  • Is Embarrassed about their Teeth or Gums
  • Has Difficulty in Getting Numb for Treatment
  • Has A Bad Gag Reflex
  • Hates the Sights & Sounds, Smells & Tastes Involved with Dentistry
  • Has Complex Dental Problems with Limited Time for Care
  • Desires Major Reconstructive Treatment with more than just local anesthetic
  • Is a Candidate for Implant Treatment and desires more than just local anesthetic

 When Dentistry under General Anesthesia, Deep Sedation (known as Sleep Dentistry) is indicated…

We at Plaza Health feel that our dentistry, with meticulous, attention-to-detail emphasis, is best performed without the added burden of playing the role of an Anesthesiologist in caring for a patient in a state of general anesthesia or Deep Sedation (“Twilight Sleep”). 

Thus, Dr. Schlotz feels more comfortable leaving the anesthesiology (deep sedation or sleep dentistry administration) to medically trained Board-Certified Specialists while performing complex surgical and restorative reconstruction at PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry. 

It is Dr. Schlotz's belief that this is the safest protocol which, consequently, is in the sedated patient's best interest.

With this in mind, Dr. Schlotz works closely with Premier Dental Anesthesia (PDA) Board Certified MD Anesthesiologists for Dentistry performed under General Anesthesia. 

The above is not meant to imply superiority over Dentists who choose to administer deep sedation while also treating the dental needs of the patient at the same time.  This is an endeavor to provide patient education and the initiation of a more complete INFORMED CONSENT of patient options for those who are considering dental treatment with IV, Oral or Inhalation Sedation. 

The above reflects the opinion of Dr. William J. Schlotz, DDS.  a practicing general dentist and an experienced provider or oral sedation dentistry in St. Louis, MO. 63126.

 

 

*Standard Disclaimer and Patient Information per: Missouri State Board Regulations as pertaining to Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic, Sedation & Implant Dentistry*

All are non-specialty interest areas that require no specific educational training to advertise. Drs. Schlotz and Von Rump are GENERAL DENTISTS and are engaged in the practice of GENERAL DENTISTRY in the State Of Missouri.  Thus, they are NOT licensed in the specialties of prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics or oral-maxillofacial surgery.

TMJ Treatment is a non-specialty area not recognized by the ADA and requires no specific educational training to advertise.  

 

 

*Standard Disclaimer and Patient Information Regarding Oral Sedation and Dentistry performed under General Anesthesia (commonly referred to as Sleep Dentistry)*

Conscious Sedation is taught as part of post graduate residency programs approved by the ADA.  Dr. Wm Schlotz and Von Rump have not completed such an ADA approved residency program.

 

It is a requirement (set forth by the Missouri Dental Board) that a licensed dentist be further licensed (Division of Professional Registration, State of Missouri) to perform oral sedation (aka Enteral Conscious Sedation) in the state of Missouri.  Dr. Schlotz and Team have taken the Mandatory Training and Education for this licensure which includes over 20 hrs of training and education in the area of Oral Sedation and Medical Emergency Management.  Dr. Schlotz and Team have also taken a 2nd Non-Mandatory course (of 25 hrs) in Oral Sedation and Emergency Medical Management.

Upon this licensure in the field of Oral Sedation, an "Enteral Conscious Sedation Permit" is thereby issued to licensee.  Dr. William J. Schlotz has received certification and has been issued License #2009005253.

 

PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry has received an ENTERAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION SITE CERTIFICATE issued by the Missouri Dental Board (certificate/license #2009004858).

Dr. Schlotz and Von Rump are not providers of Deep Sedation Dentistry (wherein the treating dentist is also responsible for the deep sedation - commonly referred to as "sleep dentistry").

General Dentistry at PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry is performed under General Anesthesia ONLY in concert with Premier Dental Anesthesiology (Board Certified MDs) as the attending caregivers and physicians of the general anesthesia. 

PLAZA HEALTH Dentistry has been issued, by the Missouri Dental Board, a DEEP SEDATION/GENERAL ANESTHESIA SITE CERTIFICATE (#2008025661).