Office-Based General Anesthesia Policies:

We want to be fully transparent and help you feel prepared and confident going into your child’s procedure. The following guidelines are in place to keep your child safe and ensure everything runs smoothly on the day of surgery.

Medical History Requirements

Your child’s safety is our top priority. A complete and accurate medical history is essential for anesthesia to be performed safely.

Please be sure to include:

• All medical conditions
• Current and past medications
• Allergies
• Previous surgeries or hospitalizations

If any information is missing or incomplete, we may need to delay or reschedule your child’s procedure for their safety.

Insurance & Payment Expectations

We’re happy to help verify your dental insurance as a courtesy, but we want to make sure expectations are clear:

• Any estimated copay must be paid in full at least 10 days before surgery
• If treatment needs change during the procedure, you are responsible for any updated balance
• Updated balances will be invoiced and due within 30 days

Anesthesia Billing

Anesthesia services are billed separately from dental treatment.

• Payment for anesthesia is made directly to CarePoint or AMC
• Their team will contact you prior to surgery for payment
• Final costs may vary depending on the length of the procedure

Scheduling & Arrival Times

To help keep your child safe and ensure proper preparation:

• All anesthesia appointments scheduled after 11:30 AM will have an arrival time of 11:30 AM
• This supports required fasting guidelines and allows flexibility if the schedule changes

Please note:

• Arrival time is not the same as procedure start time
• Start times may shift depending on the day’s schedule

Important Safety Guidelines

To safely proceed with anesthesia, we ask that all families follow these guidelines carefully:

• NPO (nothing by mouth) instructions must be followed exactly
• Late arrival may result in cancellation of the procedure

These policies are strictly in place to protect your child during anesthesia.

Cancellations & Rescheduling

Because anesthesia appointments require dedicated time, staff, and preparation, we have the following policies in place:

• Late arrivals may result in cancellation and a $500 rescheduling fee
• Failure to follow fasting guidelines will result in cancellation and a $500 rescheduling fee
• Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice are considered a no-show
• Missed surgery appointments may result in dismissal from the practice

We understand that unexpected situations can happen. If you have concerns about your appointment, we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can help.

Our Commitment to You

We know that preparing for anesthesia can feel overwhelming. Our goal is to clearly communicate expectations, support your family, and provide a safe, smooth experience for your child.

If you have any questions at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.