Russia Mandates Anesthesia for Painful Dental Procedures
Starting October 1, Russian dentists must use anesthesia during any procedure that may cause pain, as mandated by a new Ministry of Health order. The regulation also expands who can provide primary dental care and requires clinics to have emergency equipment for anaphylactic shock.
Consensus
- Starting October 1, dental procedures in Russia that may cause pain must be performed with anesthesia.
- The new rule applies to all dental procedures that can cause pain.
- Stomatological assistants, hygienists, dental technicians, and dental doctors can now provide primary medical care for adults with oral health issues.
- Previously, only general practice paramedics provided such care.
- Medical facilities with dental departments, clinics, and laboratories must have medications and medical supplies for treating anaphylactic shock.
- The regulation was issued by the Russian Ministry of Health.
Points of divergence
- Neurologist Alexander Komarov stated that avoiding anesthesia causes patients significant stress and fear, leading to delayed dental visits and worsening health conditions. — vm
- A case in St. Petersburg where a patient accidentally swallowed a needle during treatment led to hospitalization and a criminal investigation against a 28-year-old foreigner. — m24
Coverage (4 sources)
- Ministry of Health ordered dentists to use anesthesia for painful procedures — Коммерсантъ
- Dentists will be required to use anesthesia when there is a risk of pain starting October 1 — Вечерняя Москва
- Dentists in Russia will be required to use anesthesia when there is a risk of pain — Вести
- Russian Ministry of Health will require dentists to perform anesthesia when there is a risk of pain — Москва 24