FEAR-FREE Dentistry with IV Sedation

Atlanta Dental Spa Podcast – Episode 3
Fear-Free Dentistry with IV Sedation

Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Andrew Hamilton

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In this episode, Dr. Peter Boulden sits down with Dr. Andrew Hamilton, the lead doctor at our Johns Creek location, to dive deep into one of the most transformative tools in modern dentistry: IV sedation. If you’ve been putting off dental work due to fear, embarrassment, or a packed schedule, this episode is for you.

Dr. Hamilton, a highly trained dentist who teaches other dentists, explains how IV sedation works, why it’s different from other sedation methods, and how it’s helped patients with deep dental anxiety finally get the care they need. From streamlining complex treatments into a single visit to helping patients feel relaxed and memory-free during their procedures, IV sedation is changing lives and making dentistry comfortable again.

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TAKEAWAYS

• IV sedation offers precise, safe, and adjustable sedation for every type of patient.

• It’s ideal for patients with dental anxiety, needle phobia, or a fear of bad news.

• Unlike oral sedation, IV sedation allows dentists to “titrate to effect” in real time.

• Sedated patients typically don’t remember the procedure at all by design.

• Complex cases can be completed faster, with fewer appointments and better results.

• All 5 Atlanta Dental Spa locations are IV sedation certified (a rare distinction).

• This isn’t just for fearful patients, but busy CEOs and executives use it too.

• Compassion and a judgment-free approach are core to the ADS philosophy.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Meet Dr. Andrew Hamilton
01:00 – Why IV sedation matters (and why so few dentists offer it)
03:00 – Levels of sedation: nitrous, pills, and IV
06:00 – The problem with oral sedation vs. the power of IV
08:00 – How IV sedation keeps patients safe and relaxed
10:00 – Who IV sedation is for: fear, trauma, or time constraints
13:00 – Sedation for complex cases and full-mouth makeovers
16:00 – Efficiency, quality, and better outcomes
19:00 – Safety protocols and training behind IV sedation
21:00 – Why many dentists don’t offer it (and why ADS does)
24:00 – Final thoughts: no fear, no shame, just compassionate care

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