What are Dr. Lacombe’s qualifications for providing sleep dentistry?
Dr. Lacombe graduated from Dentistry school at the University of Montreal in 1983. In 2003 Dr. Lacombe completed his Masters Degree in Dental Anaesthesia at the University of Toronto. He is qualified to administer sedation and anaesthesia to adults and children for dental treatment. Dr. Lacombe currently teaches at The University of Western Ontario. He also is a guest lecturer at Laval University for teaching advance sedation for post-graduate students. Dr. Lacombe also provides seminars on the use of nitrous oxide for the general practionner.
How is a patient evaluated prior to a sleep dentistry procedure?
Every patient will have a preliminary consultation prior to any treatment with sedation or anaesthesia.
During the consultation a thorough evaluation will be performed and pre- and post-treatment instructions will be provided in writing to the patient, and in the case of children, to the guardian. The patient or guardian also provides written consent. This allows Dr. Lacombe and his team to answer any questions, prepare for specific needs or recommendations and review the patient’s medical history.