Articles tagged with Sedation
Auckland Cuts Child Dental Surgery Waitlist by Over 1,400 for Faster Care
1 hour ago | 32 viewsThe number of children waiting for dental surgery in Auckland has dropped from 2,200 to 743, significantly reducing wait times. This improvement is due to initiatives such as increased theatre capacity, better support for families, and a pilot program offering publicly funded sedation for dental treatment as an alternative to general anaesthetic. These efforts have freed up hospital resources for more urgent cases and ensured faster access to dental care for children.
Tags: Matt Doocey Auckland dental treatment children surgical waitlist sedation healthcare oral health hospital capacity dental surgeryAuckland Cuts Child Dental Surgery Waitlist by Over 1,400 for Faster Care
1 hour ago | 17 viewsThe number of children waiting for dental surgery in Auckland has dropped by over 1,400, reaching its lowest level in years due to various initiatives like increased theatre capacity and better collaboration between hospital and community teams. A pilot program offering publicly funded sedation for dental treatment has provided an alternative to general anaesthetic, helping 340 children receive faster care and reducing the surgical waitlist. These efforts have freed up hospital capacity for more urgent cases and improved timely access to dental treatment for children.
Tags: Matt Doocey Auckland dental treatment children surgical waitlist sedation oral health hospital capacity healthcare access dental surgeryWhanganui Hospital Dental Unit Gets Modern Upgrade for Better Patient Care
11 months ago | 1106 viewsWhanganui Hospital's dental unit has been modernized and upgraded to provide a brighter, more accessible space for patients, with improvements including an enlarged waiting room and dedicated areas for IV sedation. The refurbishment aimed to enhance patient flow, safety, and accessibility, with improved wheelchair access and a new recovery space for sedation patients. The upgraded unit now features modernized dental rooms with new equipment to enable efficient and safe care delivery, reflecting the government's commitment to providing fit-for-purpose health facilities that meet community needs.
Tags: Simeon Brown Health Minister patients dental unit refurbishment oral healthcare IV sedation wheelchair users modernised care