FAQs: IV Sedation Dentistry

On average, general practitioners bill $502 per practice hour while specialists bill $563 for each hour. However, IV sedation allows you to manage more invasive treatments in a single visit, increasing both the efficiency and profitability of your practice. This brings your practice closer to specialist-level earnings. With IV sedation, you can work less and earn more, maximizing your schedule for production and efficiency.

Offering IV sedation is a great way to increase your practice’s profitability.

1. Increased Treatment Acceptance: Patients with dental anxiety or phobia are more likely to accept recommended treatments when IV sedation is available, leading to more procedures being performed.
2. Ability to Perform Complex Procedures: IV sedation allows patients to undergo longer and more complex treatments in a single visit. This reduces the need for multiple appointments and increases the value of each visit.
3. Patient Comfort and Tolerance: Sedated patients are more comfortable and can tolerate lengthy procedures better, enabling dentists to complete multiple treatments in one session, which maximizes the use of chair time.
4. Efficient Scheduling: With IV sedation, dentists can optimize their schedules by reducing the number of shorter, fragmented appointments and increasing the number of comprehensive, higher-value treatment sessions.

IV sedation offers you powerful advantages that make dental visits more comfortable, manageable, and even stress-free.

1) Comfort & Anxiety Relief
You’ll feel deeply relaxed—but not fully unconscious—so you stay calm and in control.
Time seems to pass quickly, making even long procedures feel easier.
It’s especially helpful if you have dental phobia, anxiety, or a strong gag reflex.

2) Pain-Free Experience
You’ll feel little to no discomfort during treatment.
Higher levels of sedation mean your dental team can complete more work in one visit—without added stress for you.

3) Faster Recovery Than General Anesthesia
You’ll wake up more quickly and feel more alert after your procedure.
When administered correctly, IV sedation comes with minimal side effects, so you can get back to your day sooner.