Sedation Dentist Portland Team
Ken Waddell, DMD
Dr. Waddell is proud to have served patients in our community for over 20 years. Through continuing education and state-of-the-art
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Don Ririe, DDS
Dr. Ririe was born and raised in Magrath, Alberta, Canada. He began his educational career at Brigham Young
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Sedation Dentistry Overview
Sedation Dentistry is performed by a specially trained and licensed dentist. Some patients choose Sedation Dentistry because they have a fear or phobia of going to the dentist, many times stemming from a bad dental experience. Others may want to get a bunch of dental work done in one day. Whatever your reasons, feel comfortable in knowing that the Sedation Dentists at Dental Professionals perform sedation dentistry daily.
Portland Sedation Dentist at Dental Professionals utilizes three types of Dental Sedation; Oral Sedation, Laughing Gas Sedation, and IV Sedation.
Oral Sedation Dentistry
First you will have an initial consultation with one of our Sedation Dentists here in Portland. If you are a candidate for sedation, the doctor will provide you with medication you will take the day of your dental appointment. You will need a friend to take you to from your dental appointment safely. The medication will make you feel drowsy, and you will be relaxed and anxiety free.
Laughing Gas Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Nitrous Oxide, commonly called laughing gas in the dentistry field was one of the first methods of sedation dentistry, and has been used for many, many years. Inhaling laughing gas makes one feel giddy and care-free, hence the commonly used name.
IV Sedation Dentistry
Not all Sedation Dentists can perform IV Sedation, partly because it requires additional or advanced training. Commonly called "deep conscious sedation," the advantage to IV Sedation is that it acts quickly. If a patient is not sedated enough during a treatment, the sedation dentist can administer more medication, and the results are immediate.
Patients Say:
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Everyone I met with was very friendly, courteous and professional. I was very impressed.
Becky M.
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Harry and Dr. Ririe are excellent. They make you feel comfortable and the whole experience every time I visit is great. I tell everyone I can to go see dental professionals because of how good ALL of your team is. Thank you!
Brad P.
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I am very afraid of dentists normally, but my experience at your office, and all of your dental team, has made what is for me a very unnerving process quite bearable. Thank you very much
Kelly R.
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I've always been impressed coming into the office and seeing the professionalism exhibited by all the dental team.
Joy R.
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Best dental office I have ever been in, and I have been in a lot of them!
Paul W.
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Kelly, the Hygienist, was very nice and professional. I really appreciated how they worked with my unexpected guest joining us (my kids). Offering coloring books water and general conversations. I appreciate the discrete conversations on my financial obligations and what I could do for that appointment. Also she shared information I did not know on breaking up the work so payment would be easier on a budget. Since the front desk clerk was very candied on how to arrange with my dental coverage was a big help. Thanks to her I will not have to wait so long to come back. A little compassion for people’s financial situation goes a long way.
Dave W.
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It was great! I just referred a coworker to your office.
Bob B.
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Dr. Ken Waddell is a very professional and quality doctor and I will recommend anyone and everyone to him always and forever!!! Ken came in on a Saturday to take care of a very serious issue that was affecting me so bad that I could barley stay conscious from the pain. He had me in and out and did a wonderful job!!! No pain no side effect, nothing but solid relief!!! Thank you very much Dr. Waddell you have my business for life!!!!
Mike D.
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I'm very pleased with every aspect of your services! I always recommend you to my friends because you make it so comfortable to have any procedures done. I feel like I'm doing them a favor when I recommend you to them. Thanks!
Frank T.
