Most of our patients are able have their teeth examined, radiographed, cleaned, and restored in our traditional office setting.  Our doctors and staff are trained to handle all types of behavior in the most caring environment possible. Nitrous Oxide inhalation sedation and various behavior guidance techniques usually provide a comfortable environment for your child if necessary.  However, some patients require having these services as outpatient procedures at a hospital or surgery center.  Most of these patients have special needs, are of pre-cooperative age, or require an extensive amount of treatment.  In the hospital dentistry setting, your child would be sedated under general anesthesia by an anesthesiologist.  In this manner, the pediatric dentist is able to perform all necessary dental procedures while the patient is being safely monitored by trained anesthesia personnel.  Dr. Amy Green, Dr. Robert Ellis III, and Dr. John Jenkins have hospital privileges at Palmetto Health Richland and The Palmetto Surgery Center. The doctors feel very fortunate to have received the training required to perform hospital based dentistry and are happy to give your family this option if necessary.