What are the training & qualifications of a
Dentist Anesthesiologist?
Dentist Anesthesiologist?
| Dentist Anesthesiologists comprise a group of dentists who have completed a minimum of two years of full-time postdoctoral residency training in anesthesiology. The current training programs develop highly competent practitioners who can carefully evaluate a patient, devise & conduct an appropriate anesthetic plan, and safely manage complications that may arise. Additional information may be reviewed @ www.asdahq.org |
| Offering any form of sedation is meant to improve patient experience and thus result in practice enhancement. While oral sedation can be a valuable tool, there are a number of limitations. Unpredictable results, an inability to titrate and prolonged post operative sedation can defeat its purpose of improving patient care. The only way to allow for delivery of precise titration, known predictability, immediate onset and controlled duration of action (within minutes) is when a practitioner has access to the complete range of sedation modalities. Dr. McCarty can offer the ideal anesthetic while allowing you to concentrate on the dental procedures at hand. When working in collaboration with Dr. McCarty, you can assure patients a drastic improvement in; effectiveness, safety & recovery, and as a result … patient satisfaction. |
What can a Dentist Anesthesiologist offer to
your practice?
your practice?
How do the sedation methods employed by
Dr. McCarty differ from traditional analgesic
means such as local anesthetic, nitrous oxide
or enteral (oral) sedation?
Dr. McCarty differ from traditional analgesic
means such as local anesthetic, nitrous oxide
or enteral (oral) sedation?
| By utilizing the gold standard of ambulatory anesthesia agents, efficacy, safety and post operative recovery are all vastly improved. Rather than the “hit or miss” approach of enteral sedation, an anesthetic can be tailored to the exact needs of a patient & practitioner. The entire spectrum from a mild anxiolysis to general anesthesia can be titrated as desired. |
What level of anesthesia/sedation is routinely
used in most dental offices?
used in most dental offices?
| With the ability to titrate IV medication, patients are placed in a relaxed, comfortable state. The level of sedation is tailored to the patient’s response to specific aspects of treatment. It is routine for a patient to reach a deep sedation ( i.e. for extraction) and quickly return to a relaxed but responsive state for such procedures requiring some patient cooperation (i.e. occlusal adjustment). |
Will this affect my current dental malpractice
liability policy?
liability policy?
| A dentist's liability coverage does not change when utilizing the services of a dentist anesthesiologist. This endorsement holds true even for the major northeast dental liability insurance carrier, Eastern Dentists Insurance Company. EDIC does not condone (nor insure) the use of many common oral sedation agents. I feel this speaks volumes in regard to the increased safety of the dual practitioner anesthesia care model in comparison to the other techniques currently employed. Confirm @ www.zzzdmd.com/EDIC . |
| In conjunction with Dr. McCarty’s newly BORID devised “mobile facility permit”, an office is responsible for supplying the same components needed when administering nitrous oxide, in lieu of Dr. McCarty. These basic requirements enhance the ability of an office to manage potential emergent events on a daily basis. Follow this link to obtain a list & cost of each component. www.zzzdmd.com/Dental-Sedation |
What is required of the dental office in terms of
equipment, medication, supplies or permits?
equipment, medication, supplies or permits?
Dr. Patrick D. McCarty is a dentist anesthesiologist. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California
School of Dentistry and completed a residency in anesthesiology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, in New
York City. After practicing in California post-residency, Dr. McCarty relocated home to New England, where
he now provides anesthesia services in many dental offices throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Dr.
McCarty's patient population includes all types of patients – especially those who are medically compromised
and dental phobic. Dr. McCarty also serves as member of the part time staff of the Franciscan Hospital for
Children Department of Anesthesiology. The primary goal of Dr. McCarty's practice is to make safe and
effective anxiety and pain control widely available to the public. The level of anesthesia care available
includes a full spectrum (ranging from mild anxiolysis to general anesthesia).
Dr. McCarty is a member of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists, the American Dental Society of
Anesthesia, the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, the California Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists,
the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, the Rhode Island Dental Society and the
California Dental Association.
School of Dentistry and completed a residency in anesthesiology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, in New
York City. After practicing in California post-residency, Dr. McCarty relocated home to New England, where
he now provides anesthesia services in many dental offices throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Dr.
McCarty's patient population includes all types of patients – especially those who are medically compromised
and dental phobic. Dr. McCarty also serves as member of the part time staff of the Franciscan Hospital for
Children Department of Anesthesiology. The primary goal of Dr. McCarty's practice is to make safe and
effective anxiety and pain control widely available to the public. The level of anesthesia care available
includes a full spectrum (ranging from mild anxiolysis to general anesthesia).
Dr. McCarty is a member of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists, the American Dental Society of
Anesthesia, the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, the California Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists,
the American Dental Association, the Massachusetts Dental Society, the Rhode Island Dental Society and the
California Dental Association.
How does a Massachusetts dental office go
about acquiring an Anesthesia Facility Permit
“D” issued by the MA BORID?
about acquiring an Anesthesia Facility Permit
“D” issued by the MA BORID?
| Further information can be found @ www.zzzdmdcom/MAFacilityPermitProcess Dr. McCarty has aided in the completion of numerous facility permit applications and his office would be happy to help a prospective office through the process. The office is responsible for the everyday basic emergency set up while Dr. McCarty supplies all required aspects for administration of anesthesia & sedation. Components can be viewed @ www.zzzdmd.com/Dental-Sedation . |
| The office of Dr. McCarty handles all preoperative consulting, medical and/or dental insurance reimbursement submission along with subsequent administrative aspects directly with the patient. Patients can expect direct reimbursement from their insurance provider within 30 days of claim submission (based upon benefits of policy). Dr. McCarty participates in MassHealth for pediatric (less than 21 years of age) patients. |
What is the cost of Dr. McCarty's services and what
type of administrative process is involved in
scheduling an appointment?
type of administrative process is involved in
scheduling an appointment?
| Over the past year, Dr. McCarty has established working relationships with a number of MA dentists, including restorative practitioners and every facet of specialty practice. Together we have worked toward providing access to care for many patients. With our combined efforts we can assure a safe, comfortable experience for your patients. If you identify a patient in need of such treatment, we would greatly appreciate your referral. We can assure you that your patients will thank you for it. |
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