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Tens of thousands of general dentists throughout the United States have been specially trained to implement conscious sedation, be it with nitrous oxide, oral sedatives, or intravenously. As a result, millions of patients – especially those with dental fears and anxiety – have had a safe, comfortable experience while improving their oral health. 

If you’ve been curious about adding IV sedation to your practice but have difficulty finding accurate information about how to go about meeting board regulations or simply have some confusion about what providing intravenous sedation would entail, this article is for you. We’ve taken five of the most common myths and broken down some of the misgivings and misconceptions about IV sedation: