IV sedation in Canberra.
Care with you in mind.

Sedation dentistry describes dental care with sedation. “Sleep dentistry” and “twilight sedation” are common search terms, but they do not describe one fixed level of sedation. Our onsite service is IV sedation dentistry: medication is administered into a vein, with the depth of sedation planned and monitored by your anaesthetist.

Sedation differs from general anaesthesia. Your level of awareness can vary and complete sleep is not guaranteed. Local anaesthetic may also be used for your dental procedure.

Our specialist anaesthetist reviews your health, medications and proposed treatment before deciding whether this approach is appropriate. Sedation can affect breathing and circulation, so assessment, monitoring and recovery arrangements matter.

Further reading: ANZCA explains the types of anaesthesia.

Professional general dentistry is available at A1 Dental Barton. If you’re considering sedation, start with a discussion and an individual assessment.

1. 01

   Before your appointment

   Discuss your concerns and options. Provide your current medical history and medication list for review, complete pre-admission forms, and discuss consent and financial arrangements.

   Receive individual fasting, medication and arrival instructions. Arrange your responsible adult/carer and tell us about any health or medication changes.

   Understand the financial side
2. 02

   On the day

   Follow your confirmed arrival and carer arrangements. Your dental and anaesthetic teams coordinate treatment, monitoring and recovery.

   Discharge follows clinical assessment. You and your carer receive instructions for your recovery and aftercare.

   Plan your arrival in Barton
3. 03

   After your appointment

   Follow the discharge and procedure-specific instructions provided to you and your carer, including medication and activity guidance.

   Use the contact details in your aftercare information if you have questions or concerns. Follow-up arrangements depend on your treatment plan.

   Aftercare guidanceContact our team

Your written instructions are specific to your procedure and health. If anything is unclear, contact our team before your appointment.

Our IV sedation service welcomes enquiries from every Canberra district: the Inner South and Inner North, Belconnen, Gungahlin, Woden Valley, Weston Creek, Tuggeranong and Molonglo Valley.

Patients from nearby NSW communities, including Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, Googong, Bungendore, Yass and Murrumbateman, can also contact our team. These are patient catchments, not additional clinic locations. Assessment determines suitability and the proposed treatment plan.

All treatment takes place at Level 2, Suite 8A, 3 Sydney Avenue, Barton ACT 2600. Before arranging travel, discuss the timing of your assessment and procedure, your responsible adult/carer, transport and recovery arrangements. Follow your treating team’s individual instructions.

Our onsite service brings together specialist anaesthetic care, Day Procedure Service accreditation, healthcare-facility licensing and Commonwealth private-hospital recognition. Each has a different role.

A1 Dental Barton’s recorded service identifier is DPS1367. The QIP reassessment report records accreditation against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Second Edition, for Day Procedure Services.

If you are comparing sleep dentistry costs in Canberra, ask what each estimate includes. Your written financial information separates dental treatment, anaesthetist and facility fees. Our team discusses deposits, payment arrangements and applicable health-fund information before treatment.

Benefits depend on your policy, eligibility, procedure and insurer. Commonwealth hospital recognition does not guarantee a rebate or remove an out-of-pocket cost. Ask for your personal estimate before proceeding and read our fees and health-fund information.