When to involve an anesthesiologist vs. when the oral surgeon can directly administer sedation or general anesthesia: defining boundaries and best practices

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Anesthesia · Published 2026-06-01 · DOI 10.21037/joma-2026-0016

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Toru Yamamoto, Naotaka Kishimoto

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2026

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Yamamoto, T., Kishimoto, N. (2026). When to involve an anesthesiologist vs. when the oral surgeon can directly administer sedation or general anesthesia: defining boundaries and best practices. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Anesthesia. https://doi.org/10.21037/joma-2026-0016

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