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I.V. access for I.V. Sedation

When starting I.V.’s a cannula is frequently used to start the I.V.  Other methods to start and I.V. include the use of a butterfly needle but it is not as stable as a cannula.  Doctors… to view the insertion of a cannula please click the following link http://www.archive.org/details/ImedrxTV-PeripheralIntravenousCannulation168?start=539.5

2 This is a second video on starting an I.V..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDK4YNPWu2Q&feature=related

3.  When you start an I.V. it is recommended that you use gloves.  In this example the operator does not use gloves. This is a large risk for the operator http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7FVhO33aOE&feature=related

4.. One of the nicest videos I have found includ this one from the New England Journal of Medicine.  It describes the how to.  Peripheral veins can be difficult before sedation because of the NPO status of the patients http://vodpod.com/watch/3644287-peripheral-intravenous-cannulation

Options for dental sedation in Denver and Highlands Ranch

You have many diffferentl options in order to make your dental visit more comfortable. Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp, Dr. H. Candace DeLapp and Dr. Sarah Parsons want to make you dental visit with us as comfortable as possible. What is unfortunate is dental anxiety can be so much that patients choose not to see the dentist even for routine dental care.  Addressing dental concerns when they are small is much easier for everyone involved. Our Highlands Ranch dental office also sees patients form the Ken Caryl, Parker, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Castle Pines and the Greater Denver area.

Your comfort is our greatest concern

One of the many things our Highlands Ranch dentist provide is our massaging dental chairin the doctors treatment rooms. The pneumatic massagers provide a gentle motion that can help relieve the strss so many patients bring to the appointment,

Ask questions about other types of dental sedation

Oral premeditation is just one of the many different options available.  The medication can help provide some degree of relief for many but not all patients. On occasion, nitrous oxide may be able to add some degree of additional sedation or anxiety relief. Still other patients may need more complex types of sedation if this type of sedation does not provide sufficient relief.

Call our Highlands Ranch dental office today

Please feel free to call our office today and make an appointment at (303) 694-9740. When you call ask our staff about our free custom tray whitening for new patients who find us from the Internet. Please call for details of the offer.

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Sedation dentistry in Highlands Ranch and Denver

Denver Sedation Dentists Dr. James DeLapp, Dr. H. Candace DeLapp andDr. Sarah Parsions have been attending Moderate Sedation Courses at the University of Southern California (USC) dental school.  The course director is Dr. Stanley Malamed who has written the definitive textbooks on Sedation in dentistry.  Dr. James DeLapp had offered I.V. sedation for a decade in the 80’s and has offered Nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation and anxiolysis since in practice. If dentistry is not the most thrilling prospect for you… please call our Denver sedation dentists and make an appointment to see is sedation dentistry is for you. Their number is (303) 694-9740. Our address is 6660 timberloine Road Highlands Ranch Colorado 80130.

Types of Dental Sedation Possible

There are several types of dental sedation that are available to dental patients in Highlands Ranch area of Colorado.  Some are simple and others are complex.  As the complexity increases the cost and level of training increases. Something as simple as distraction with over the chair televisions or headphones are the simplest. Other types of sedation include but is not limited to:

• Nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation.  This sedation has several advantages including is its simplicity and ease of administration.  Nitrous oxide sedation is commonly termed “laughing gas” and works on about  70% of the dental population.  For the remaining 30% other forms of sedation may be available.
• Anxiolysis with oral medicine.  This involves a pill patients take approximately one hour prior to the appointment.  By definition it really does not sedate you… it just makes you less anxious about your appointment.  Typically this may involve a table of Valium.  You MUST have a driver to and from your appointment
• Minimal Sedation.  Minimal sedation is one step further in the continuum of sedation which by definition provide minimal level of sedation and work on “many” but not all dental patients.  The dosage of the medicine increases and Nitrous oxide/oxygen “may” be added to deepen the sedation to a minimal level.  Amnesic effect of the dental appointment occurs for some patients but definitely not all. You MUST have a driver and have nothing to eat for 6 hours prior to this type of sedation
• Moderate Sedation or Conscious Sedation.  Moderate sedation can occur through several routes of administration but typically administered through an I.V. Again this works on patients who have experienced minimal sedation which has proven to be ineffective. You MUST have a driver and not have anything to eat for 6 hours with this type of sedation
• Deep Sedation. Deep sedation is more profound sedation on the anesthetic continuum.  Very special training of either an anesthesia residency of two years of oral surgeons are allowed to provide this sedation.  Typically this sedation is provided by a nurse anesthetist.  You must have a driver and nothing to eat or drink for 6 hours prior to this sedation
• General anesthesia. Typically provide by a medical doctor and nurse anesthetist in a out-patient clinic.  This is the anesthesia in which you could work on teeth or take out your appendix. Again… you MUST have a driver and nithing to eat or drink for 6  hour prior to the procedured.

Call our Denver an Highlands Ranch dentists today

Please feel free to call out office an make an appointment today at (303) 694-9740

Highlands Ranch Dentists take Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Dr.James DeLapp, Dr. H. Candace DeLapp and Dr. Sarah Parsons took ACLS this past weekend. All of their Highlands Ranch dental staff have Basic Life Support (BLS) which deals with CPR and early fibrillation.  Advance Cardiac Life Support takes the the treatment of patients in cardiac stress to a more definitive treatment level. The course involves many elements not typically studies by dentists. This includes ECG (EKG) interpretation and the administration of drugs that can help patients,or anyone in the community who needs care.

Symptoms of Cardiac Problems

Knowing the symptoms of a heart attack is one of the most important things anyone can learn.  Symptoms can be mild and ignored and for some…. denial of the symptoms is an element.  The most typical symptom of cardiac problems is chest pain that radiates to the left arm and jaw. Understand that these are the most reported symptoms but pain can radiated to other areas.

Early Treatment a must

Our Highlands Ranch and Denver area dentists want our patients to get early evaluation.  Reperfusion treatment allows block arteries in the heart to get blood flowing back to the clogged area. The sooner the medical doctors can perform this therapy… the greater success long term success.

Please consider taking a CPR Course

Our opinion is to have EVERYONE take CPR course. The key to success is early CPR and defibrillation. As an example…Las Vegas Casinos have the greatest success in treating patients who have a heart attack. Those eyes in the sky and casino staff trained in CPR and early fibrillation make these areas an example for the rest of the country. Those interested should contact the Colorado CPR Association.

Call our Highlands Ranch dental office

Please feel free to call our office at (303) 694-9740 for an appointment today.  Mention that you choose our office from information you recieved from the Internet and you are eligible for free whitening.  Our Highlands Ranch dental office serves the Lone treee , Castle Pines, Centennial, Littleton, Denver and the Denver Tech areas  of Colorado. Our office is located at  6660 Timberline Road Highlands Ranch Colorado 80130

Dr. Parsons joins our Denver and Highlands Ranch Dental office

Dr. Sarah Parson joins Cottonwood Dental Office this week.  Dr. Parsons has been with our Highlands Ranch dental office is some fashion since she was born as she is the daughter of Dr. James and Candace DeLapp.  Dr. Parsons graduated from the University of of Colorado School of Dental Medicine in May of 2010. Dr. Parsons attended Colorado State University and graduated with a degree in Biological Science.  While at CSU Dr. Parsons was a scholarship athlete for the CSU Swim team.

Children’s Dentistry in Highlands Ranch and Denver Metro Area

Dr. Parson particularily enjoys treating  children. Along those lines Dr. Parsons coaches swimming as a hobby with ACES Swim team and has enjoyed working with children for years. Over the next few weeks we will be establishing Dr. Parson hours of operation

Call our Highlands Ranch Dentists Today

Please feel free to contact our Denver area dental office today and make an appointment at (303) 694-9740.  Let our team know that you found us off the Internet and new patients are eligible for free teeth whitening

Our Office is closed Memorial Day

Our Denver and Highlands Ranch dental office is closed today… Memorial Day.  The office will be open Tuesday June 1st at 7:00 a.m. The day has started off beautiful with little wind and moderated temperatures.  Most area pools are open and everyone seems to enjoying the weekend.

Remember those who have served…

Memorial Day is just not a day off for most of us.  Take time to that those individuals who have served their country and think about those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Dr. H. Candace DeLapp elected to the MDDS Board of Directors

Denver dentist Dr. H. Candace DeLapp was elected to the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society (MDDS) this past month.  Organized dentistry is a tripartite system consisting of the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association and MDDS. This component society is the largest grouping of dentists in Colorado and is responsible for many functions of organized dentistry.

Yearly MDDS Mid-Winter Dental Convention

One of the many responsibilities of MDDS is the continuing education of dentists throughout  the state and the surrounding states. Keeping current of dental treatment options is the responsibilities of all dentists and their continuing education programs help fulfill this need. In addition MDDS provides several programs that help those who cannot afford dentistry and will be the topic of upcoming Blogs.

Call our Highlands Ranch and Denver dentists today

Please feel free to call our Denver dental office today for an appointment at your earliest convenience. Dr.’s DeLapp’s daughter Sarah Parsons will be graduating from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine this Friday May 28th and is planning on joining their Highlands Ranch Dental office once he license is issued from the State Board. For an appointment please call (303) 694-9740.

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Dental continuing Education Highlands Ranch and Denver dentists

For the past week Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp have been taking a considerable amount of dental continuing education this past week and weekend.  To start with… both doctors took 16 hours of course work for minimal sedation for dental procedures. This course will hopefully allow our Highlands Ranch dentists to offer sedation with anti-anxiety medications (valium… halcion e.g) and combine this with nitrous oxide. This will provide another option for patients who find it difficult to tolerate dental procedures. After an application and approval with the State Board of Dental Examiners we hope to be able to offer this service.

Moderate Sedation Denver Dentistry

Dr. James DeLapp is taking courses at the University of Southern California (USC) for moderate dental  sedation.  This course is taught by Stanley Malamed DDS who is considered to be a world renowned dental educator.  He has authored several textbook on local anesthesia… dental emergencies… and sedation all  in with several yearly revisions.  Total course work at USC will involve over 70 course hours and  to date has been very informative.  The courses take so far has been

• Physical Evaluation
• Medical emergencies in the dental office
• Monitoring for sedation dentistry

Continuation of this course work will be in the second and third week of July 2010. Again all these course require the State Dental Board to approve the course work taken before any sedation regimens can be offered to our patients

Call our Highlands Ranch dentists today

Please feel free to call an make an appointment today at your earliest convenience.  They can be reached at (303) 694-9740.

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Dr. Berry the Armadillo racer

Little did any know renowned academician Dr. Tom Berry Professor at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine had a double life. Not only is he know for his academic prowess but also for racing armadillo’s.  To view an updated version of Dr. Berry please click on the following link Dr. Tom Berry Armadillo Racer.  The race was a benefit for the Give back a smile program at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry AACD.

What causes one tooth to darken?

There can be several reasons why a single tooth could darken.  Denver and Highlands Ranch dentists Dr. James DeLapp an Dr. H. Candace DeLapp investigate the “most likely” reason why a tooth darkens and then apply appropriate treatment. Types of treatment could range from something as simple and teeth whitening to something as complex as a root canal. Our Highlands Ranch and Denver dentists treat patients from the Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Parker, Centennial, Englewood, Parker and the Denver Tech Center of Colorado.

Trauma to the tooth can cause discoloration

Trauma to the tooth may cause the pulp to degenerate and darker the tooth.  The trauma can cause hemolysis (micro bleeding of the tooth). When this occurs the Iron in hemoglobin reacts with tissue in the tooth (hydrogen sulfide) to form Iron sulfide.  The Iron Sulfide has a strong color that stains the tooth from inside out

Tooth discolored by age or trauma Denver Dentistry

Teeth can discolor due to trauma and age.  In the first instance the bleeding causes the discoloration and in this case the primary or secondary dentin (yellow color) propagates.  This dentin gives the tooth a yellow color. This process is called calcific metamophhosis.

Old silver filling on the back side of the tooth makes the tooth darker

Old silver/mercury fillings turn black with age.  This color give the tooth a gray color.  Replacing it with a white filling can significantly whiten the tooth. Cosmetic dentistry can give you many different options on how to handle dark teeth and tooth whitening is just one of your options.

Internal bleaching of a tooth

After a root canal in some instances the tooth may continue to darken with time.  A walking bleach “may” whiten the tooth from the inside out.  A bleaching solution is placed in the pulp chamber and the patient is dismissed for one week (hence the term walking).  Once the tooth is lightened a composite filling (white) is place

Free bleaching consult at our Highlands Ranch and Denver area Cosmetic Dental Office.

Please feel free to contact our office and ask for the free bleaching consultation at (303) 694-9740.

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