Elgin and South Elgin dentist Dr. Rice is committed to providing patients with outstanding skill and stays current with the latest techniques and technologies. He is a recognized mentor by the Center for Advanced Dental Learning, an achievement awarded to fewer than 120 dentists worldwide. He is also a Mentor (CI) at the prestigious Kois Center (Seattle, WA), a world-renowned post graduate training institute. He has achieved the highest level, accomplished by fewer than 25 dentists worldwide. In this role, he serves as a resource for fellow dentists for guidance related to restorative excellence and techniques.

In addition to being certified to provide IV and oral sedation, Dr. Rice is an experienced speaker and a member of the American Dental Association, American Equilibration Society, and Illinois State dental society, and the Chicago dental society.

David Rice was named Outstanding Senior in Oral Medicine by the American Academy of Oral Medicine when he graduated from University of Illinois School of Dentistry. He began private practice while serving on the Universitys faculty in the Department of Oral Diagnosis. He relocated to Elgin, IL in 1986 and established a comprehensive care practice with particular emphasis in sedation dentistry, dental implants, general dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. Whether he is wearing his dental implant dentist hat, his cosmetic dentist hat, his sedation dentist hat, any other hat, or even multiple hats at once, Dr. Rice will do what is best to achieve the results that benefit the whole patient.

In 2013, Dr. Rice was inducted into the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. This is an honor that is not given lightly. In fact, only 165 dentists have been awarded membership into the AARD. The mission of the Academy is to promote the improvement of the health of the public, and the quality of the art and science of restorative dentistry.

Dr. Rice places a strong emphasis on his continuing education. He broadens his skills in esthetic and restorative dentistry through completion of numerous advanced courses and symposiums. Check out our blog for his latest certification, and continuing education classes. By furthering his education and sharpening his skills, Dr. Rice is able to bring the best in dentistry to his patients in the St. Charles, Bartlett and Elgin, IL area.

Dr. Rice is grateful for the loving support of his wife, Marge and his 4 children: Erica, Brittany, Daniel, and Matthew. He is a grandfather of four: Samuel, Noah, Evie, and Luke from his daughter Erica and son-in-law Josh. His family gives him encouragement and supports his passion to provide others with excellent dentistry and care.

Office Coordinator Chandra became a member of Dr. Rices office team in July 2008. She truly enjoys working in a positive and comforting work environment and strives to provide everyone with an amazing experience in our office. Chandra is certified in patient monitoring for nitrous and IV sedation procedures, specializes in medical and dental insurance cross-coding, billing and overturning appeals. Chandra is proficient in marketing and social media along with overall office/patient communication. She currently lives in South Elgin with her husband, two adult children, and three dogs. In her free time, Chandra travels as often as she can.

Dental Assistant Shannon started as an assistant in Dr. Rices office in May 1999. Through extensive onthe-job training and continuing education courses, she has qualifications and experience to better service patients. She is an expanded duty assistant with certifications in sealant placement, coronal polishing (children and adults), and patient monitoring for nitrous and IV sedation procedures. Shannon prides herself in her relationships with her patients. Outside of the office she enjoys traveling with her husband Bryan, and spending time with family and friends.

Dental Assistant Teresa became a member of Dr. Rices team in February of 2020. She loves to be around her team helping one another out makes work a fun environment to be in. Teresa is certified in patient monitoring for nitrous and IV sedation procedures, applying pit and fissure sealants and achieved her Dental Assisting Certificate from Elgin Community College.

Dental Hygienist Eva has been in the dental field for over 30 years and still finds it very exciting! She was working as a dental technologist and dental assistant while attending Triton College. Graduated in 1987 with diploma in Dental Technology. Eva has been a Dental Hygienist for 27 years. Graduated in 1998 from Harper College Dental Hygiene program in Palatine. Her favorite thing is helping people meet their overall dental health goals. She is gentle, patient and loves working with group of talented, kind and synergetic staff that are committed to providing high level of dentistry on daily basis. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, biking and kayaking

Elgin, IL, Sedation dentist Dr. Rice recognizes that there are patients who have had negative experiences with their previous dental care, and understands some are afraid of the dentist so avoid going. For those who are afraid of the dentist, or experience dental anxiety when going to the dentist, Dr. Rice offers several sedation dentistry options to make your visit as comfortable as possible. If you are an adult in the Bartlett IL area who is afraid of the dentist, some of these sedation dentistry methods may be an option for you: conscious sedation, laughing gas, IV sedation and dental general anesthesia.

Sedation dentistry is also an option for patients who need multiple procedures done at once. If you are a Bartlett IL or St Charles IL patient with time restraints, sedation dentistry in Elgin allows you to get many procedures done under one sedation session. It is the most comfortable and the most time-efficient option for your dental care.

Depending on the type of procedure being performed and the individual patients desires, Dr. Rice will find the right type of dental sedation to fit each patient and ensure you are thoroughly informed about the effects of each. Many sedation dentist specialists can only offer minimal sedation, but Dr. Rice is certified and licensed in sedation dentistry for adults.

Also available are stereo headsets to listen to selected music throughout care, and plasma TV screens for viewing your favorite DVD during treatment. Feel free to discuss your needs by contacting us today.

The type of sedation dentistry thought of by most in the dentist chair is laughing gas sedation, also known as happy gas. When given laughing gas dental sedation, a patient will feel euphoric and the amount of pain experienced will be minimal. Using laughing gas for sedation dentistry is also effective in alleviating the anxiety that some experience while at the dentist. The effects of laughing gas sedation are relatively short-lived and carry minimal side effects.

For those who are getting more than just a routine dental filling or teeth cleaning, we offer something called IV sedation dentistry or light conscious sedation dentistry. IV sedation, short for intravenous sedation, is administered through I.V. tubing. IV sedation is great for those procedures that are not invasive enough to require total dental sedation, but need something stronger than standard laughing gas or oral sedation dentistry

If IV or intravenous sedation is the recommended procedure, patients can expect to be put into a twilight sleep. You will not be fully unconscious, but you will not feel pain, and you will not remember the intravenous sedation procedure. If you are a candidate for dental general anesthesia, you will be fully unconscious during your procedure. Dr. Rice and his dental anesthesia team in Elgin will monitor your vital signs during the procedure following American Dental Association guidelines. Dr. Rice has oxygen, artificial ventilation, and drugs that reverse the effects of sedation medication.

When it is absolutely not an option for a patient to be conscious during a procedure, deep conscious sedation, or general anesthesia is the most viable option. The reason this is always the last option is because during deep conscious sedation, or general anesthesia, a patient is put in an almost coma state. It requires machines to regulate your breathing and heart rate as well as your blood pressure. It should be performed by an anesthesiologist and is often done in a hospital rather than in a dental office. General anesthesia in the dental field is also referred to as sleep dentistry, sleeping or truly asleep, and the dentist is sometimes called a sleep dentist.

Though nearly all of our patients who struggle with dental anxiety or a fear of the dentist are suitable dental sedation candidates, its important to meet with us first to make sure dental sedation poses no health risks to you. Typical issues dental sedation is a fantastic solution for include:

FEAR OF DENTISTS IN ST CHARLES IL | We know a fear of the dentist is no laughing matter. Some patients have such a great fear of the dentist that they put off going to the dentist for years or decades! If this is you near St Charles IL, STOP! Dental sedation can help you overcome your fear of the dentist and get you the dental attention you need.

LOW PAIN THRESHOLD | Some of our Bartlett IL patients just have a lower threshold for pain. This can be the norm for them, or dramatically amplified when coupled with dental anxiety. Dental sedation will help you feel more comfortable during your entire visit.

DENTAL ANXIETY FOR ELGIN PATIENTS | Dental anxiety can be triggered by any number of things: fear of the dentist, traumatic past experience, fear of needles, feeling trapped, etc. Dental sedation is tremendously effective at soothing dental anxiety for our patients in Elgin, enabling you to feel at ease during your treatment.

STIR CRAZY IN ST CHARLES IL | Does sitting in a chair drive you bonkers? Dental sedation can actually allow you to not mind sitting in your chair during your visit. You may actually even enjoy it. Seriously.

Dental sedation or sedation dentistry is the term used to describe dental sedation services that enable patients to feel calm and relaxed during normal or extended dental treatments and visits. Sedation dental treatments involve administering a sedative before or during dental treatment that enables our sedation dentists to help patients get the dental care they need in a stress- and pain-free way.

Understand that the term sleep dentistry does not mean that a Bartlett IL patient is actually asleep during treatment (except with general anesthesia). So what is sleep dentistry? Well, its often called sleep dentistry because a patient can feel so at ease and comfortable that they may feel like they are asleep, but they are still conscious and are able to communicate with our sedation dentists whenever needed. Sleep dentistry is changing the lives of millions of people and is rapidly growing in popularity. Millions (probably billions) suffer from dental neglect and our sedation dentists make it possible for St Charles IL to overcome fears and anxieties so they can finally get the treatment they need.

Just because a dental practice near St Charles IL uses the term sedation dentists to describe themselves, doesnt mean they offer the same level of quality treatment as other sedation dentists. Dr. Rice couples top-quality dental care with different sleep dentistry options to custom fit a treatment plan to the needs of his patients in Elgin.

A large percentage of Americans suffer with moderate to extreme dental phobia. We understand that this dental phobia is no laughing matter. Delaying needed dental work due to a dental phobia can lead to major issues down the road. If you experience dental anxiety about dentistry, dental sedation can help you receive the dental care you need before much bigger problems (and more expensive!) arise.

We have a fantastic record of safely administering sedation dentistry treatments. Dr. Rice is extremely careful and cautious when working with St Charles IL patients and always makes sure you are comfortable with the dental sedation.

Dental sedation is surprisingly affordable! Especially if you consider the fact that using sedation dentistry now to receive needed dental care will save you a lot of money and discomfort down the road by putting off Elgin dental care.

At David Rice, DDS, we will do everything to make sure you have the most positive experience possible. One way we do this is by offering sedation dentistry and providing you with the right type of dental sedation for your needs.