Deregulating dental hygienists' scope-of-practice rules, like administering nitrous oxide, at state levels may not have the sweeping benefits that advocates expect, according to a study that was ...

A sustainability project at the University of London’s Eastman Dental Hospital has led to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. “Back in October 2022, we decided to benchmark our carbon ...

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas or happy gas, is a colorless, non-flammable gas, with a sweetish odor. It's used in medical and dental procedures as a sedative, relieving anxiety and ...

VISTA, Calif. — A nine-year-old girl died in March from "methemoglobinemia in the setting of recent nitrous oxide administration" following dental surgery in Vista, the Medical Examiner's Office ...

This review paper examines (using systematic methodology) the evidence for the use of inhalation sedation (IHS) instead of dental general anaesthesia (DGA) for dental treatment. It finds that this is ...

A case of oral frostbite injury in a 23-year-old man published in the New England Journal of Medicine highlighted the dangers of recreational use of nitrous oxide, also known as whippets or laughing ...

VISTA, Calif. — A nine-year-old girl died in March from "methemoglobinemia in the setting of recent nitrous oxide administration" following dental surgery in Vista, the Medical Examiner's Office ...