Fairview Dental Clinic
Treatments
- Dentistry
- Laser Dentistry
- Nervous & Anxious Patients
- Facial Aesthetics
- Treatment Prices
- Orthodontic Prices
- Opening hours
- Monday 9am - 6pm
- Tuesday 8am - 5.30pm
- Wednesday 8am - 5.30pm
- Thursday 9am - 5.30pm
- Friday 9am - 5.30pm Lunchtime appointments available
Procedures available at Fairview Dental Clinic
Treatments
Nervous & Anxious Patients
Dr Clodagh McAllister has vast experience in dealing with nervous and anxious patients and patients with dental phobias.
Consultations are provided in a non dental setting.
Acupuncture
Dr Mc Allister and is qualified in the application of dental acupuncture.
Acupuncture can be employed to help in the treatment of gag reflex, sinusitis, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, facial pain and relaxation.
Sterile single use disposable needles are used in the clinic.
Hypnotherapy
Dr. McAllister has a Diploma in Cognitive Hypnotherapy.
Sedation
Reduction of anxiety associated with dental treatment.
It is possible to have your dental treatment carried out under sedation. At Fairview Dental Clinic intravenous sedation is available.
Dr Clodagh Mc Allister has s post graduate diplomas in conscious sedation in dentistry. This diploma was awarded by King’s College London (Dental Institute at Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospital). This course involved 12 months of post graduate training.
Ms Avril Gannon is the sedation nurse at Fairview Dental Clinic. She has received her training from SAAD (Society for the advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry).
Prior to having dental treatment carried out under conscious sedation it is imperative to be medically assessed by Dr Mc Allister. This can be done at the same time as having a dental examination. This is in accordance with best practice models to ensure that sedation is appropriate for the patient. Here at Fairview Dental Clinic the fitness scale as set out by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is employed to determine suitability for treatment. The Indicator of Sedation Needs scale is also used.
Sedative drugs are used to reduce anxiety therefore allowing dental treatment to be carried out in a more relaxed environment. We use a single drug, Midazolam. The amount of drug used is unique to each individual. Fixed doses are not administered. The amount of drug used is titrated to each individual.
Throughout the sedation procedure the patient is monitored continuously by the sedationist and the sedation trained dental nurse. It is accepted practice that the dental and sedation procedures can be performed by one person or two separate practitioners.
Two staff members are present with the patient at all times.
When having conscious sedation you will be in a deeply relaxed state. At all times you will be able to respond to the dentist.
Reasons for sedation
People with high levels of anxiety around having dental procedures
Complex dental treatments
Avoidance of general anaesthesia
Relaxation / reduction of anxiety and movement in people with movement disorders
Reduction of stress and anxiety in people with medical issues which can be exacerbated by stressful situations
At Fairview Dental Clinic we adhere to very strict protocols when providing treatment and caring for patients.
We are happy to provide sedation to patients from other practices who are in need of sedation for a particular reason and then return them to the care of their own general dentist.
Patient IV Sedation documents available for download (PDF documents)
Sedation Patient Questionnaire
IV sedation for dental treatment
Sedation Pre and Post OP instructions
Sedation instruction - Escort
Information on referring patients should be directed to Margaret on 8338985 or email reception@fairviewdentalclinic.ie