IV sedation
Do you have a fear or phobia of dental procedures, that has stopped you from getting your dental care?
We are proud to offer this service for our patients. Although we offer happy gas for our patients at Chermside Dental Care, sometimes patients want to be ‘put under’. For this option, if we want to avoid a full hospital visit and general anaesthetic, we now offer in-house IV sedation with a GP anaesthetist at Chermside Dental Care in Brisbane’s North.
Our IV sedation services are administered by a GP anaesthetist with full hospital equipment for your safety and comfort. We are able to perform any general dental procedure while under, including cleans, fillings, crowns, complex wisdom teeth removal and dental implants.
Should I choose IV sedation?
Some patients have had bad experiences in the past, and have a phobia of the dentist. Our GP anaesthetist is here to help provide all of our Brisbane patients with an IV sedation option with any dental procedure. If you feel particularly anxious about dentistry in general, or about a particular procedure such as wisdom teeth removal, then this may be a great option for you.
During sedation you will be unaware of your surroundings and with a very hazy memory of the procedure afterwards. Conscious IV sedation at Chermside Dental Care is all done in-house as a day procedure, without the risks, costs and time involved with having a general anaesthetic.
Patients that are suitable for IV sedation include those who:
- are anxious or have a fear/phobia of dental proceudres
- have had bad experiences in the past
- require complex dental treatments
- have difficulty getting numb with local anaesthetic
- have a strong gag reflex
- have a needle phobia
How does it work?
IV sedation for dental treatment in Brisbane is continuously monitored by ANZCA (Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists) hospital grade full monitoring along with intravenous fluids as well as 100% oxygen therapy during the entire procedure. There will be a continuous infusion of IV anaesthetic, sedative and pain relieving medications via a small IV cannula/drip placed in your arm. The medications are quick and effective, and you will be in a relaxed, sleepy and pleasant dream-like state.
You will be comfortable and unaware of your surroundings and often have little to no recollection of the procedure. Comprehensive continuous patient monitoring will be performed which includes CO2 levels, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, heart rate and ECG. Although IV sedation at Chermside Dental Care in Brisbane will be extremely safe, there will be emergency and resuscitation medications and equipment available in the clinic in accordance with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetics (ANZCA) guidelines.
Types of procedures (Under IV sedation)
Are there side effects?
Side effects are rare. A very small minority of patients have dream-like recollections of the experience but these are not distressing. IV sedation is generally well tolerated, with transient side-effects which can include dizziness and nausea.
Contraindications to IV sedation
There are some relative contraindications where we won’t be able to provide IV sedation.
These include:
- Pregnant patients
- Age below 15
- Diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea
- BMI greater than 40
- Unstable medical conditions
If you are interested, the first step is to contact us. One of our dedicated dentists will be able to answer your questions and discuss the treatment that best suits you in person. You can give us a call on 3359 1611, or send us a message.
Photo: Rehabilitation done under IV Sedation for a patient with severe dental phobia.
Our experienced IV sedation team
Dr Albert Lin
Dr Albert Lin
Senior Dentist | BDSc (UQ)
Albert forms a valued member of our dental team here at Chermside Dental Care.
Albert is a local dentist who works with passion and a smile. He graduated from UQ in 2007 and has served as a dentist in both public hospitals and private clinics, gaining valuable experiences along the way. He believes that careful listening and clear communication is the key to achieving the optimal result. Albert is zealous with his daily dentistry, especially when dealing with dental implants, IV Sedation and wisdom tooth removals. He is well-respected by patients and staff alike for his kind, gentle manner as well as his skill with all things dental.
Outside of the dental space in Chermside, Albert is an intrepid explorer. Albert has been fortunate to combine his love for dentistry and travelling by volunteering in dental projects in India, Cambodia, Guatemala and Nepal. Albert speaks English, Mandarin and basic Spanish.
Dr Julia Jeffers
Dr Julia Jeffers
Senior Dentist | BDSc (UQ)
*Dr Julia is currently on maternity leave until March 5th 2025*
Julia is a valued senior associate dentist of the Chermside Dental Care team. Julia is well know for her gentle, thorough and conservative approach to patient’s oral health.
Julia is Australian-Chinese and graduated from the University of Queensland with our principal dentist. Julia understands that visiting the dentist can be daunting and endeavours to make your experience a pleasant one. Her special interests include aesthetic reconstruction, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), children’s airway and jaw development, and oral surgery including implants. Nonetheless, she enjoys all areas of dentistry and is always happy to help with your concern.
Julia’s ideal weekend will be spent hiking in a national park, trailing behind her towering husband and learning the art of bird-watching.
Dr Timothy Fong
Dr Timothy Fong
Senior Dentist | BDSc (UQ)
Tim is one of our long-term, senior dentists at Chermside Dental Care. Known for being both affable and knowledgeable, Tim has been a valued part of our experienced team since 2014.
Tim graduated Dentistry from The University of Queensland in 2010 and offers a broad range of dental treatment including family dental care, cosmetic dentistry, toothache management and surgical tooth removal procedures. He has a loyal following of patients who value his technical excellence, gentle nature and sense of humour.
Outside of work, Tim enjoys spending time with his wife, family and friends as well as playing his weekly game of touch football.
Dr Manfred Lagemann
Dr Manfred Lagemann
Principal Dentist | BDSc (Hons) MClinDent (Implants) FIDIA FICOI
Fred is our principal and is passionate about providing high quality dental care for all patients. Born and raised in Brisbane, Fred has many ties with the local community. Fred has looked after our patients here at Chermside Dental Care since 2012 and is popular with patients for his down to earth nature and painless dental work.
Fred was offered a dentistry position at the University of Queensland with a 5 year UQ Excellence Scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours from the University of Queensland (2011) with numerous academic awards. Fred has a real love for dental knowledge, and has completed a post-graduate Masters in Clinical Dentistry in Dental Implantology from Griffith University (2015). He is also a current Fellow of the International Dental Implant Association. Fred is also a current fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). Fred has also completed the Comprehensive Orthodontic Course at the International Academy of Advanced Dentistry (2018), the Orthodontic Mini Masters Program at OrthoEd (2022) and is an accredited Invisalign and SomnoMed provider.
In 2019, Fred was accepted into the Australian Dental Association Queensland (ADAQ) Committee Member for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which he served for 1 year.
Fred is particularly interested in implant dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation.
Outside of patient clinical care, Fred has a keen interest in research. He has completed a thesis literature review on dental implant screw design. He is also a published research author, with original research in the Australian Endodontic Journal. Please see the link here if you’d like to read the article.
Fred’s appetite for on-going learning is insatiable. Currently, Fred has recently completed the comprehensive course in Periodontics over 6 modules with the International Academy of Advanced Dentistry.
Fred likes to give back, and has spent time abroad doing dental charity work. Fred has spent 3 weeks in Cambodia providing dental care to the nation’s most needy children in 2014, 2017 and most recently 2019. This has come to a halt temporarily due to Covid-19, although things are looking promising for this to kick-start again shortly.
Outside of dentistry, Fred enjoys squash, watching documentaries, following tennis and spending time with his family.