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Dr. George Hatzigiannis - Dental Surgeon and Medical Lecturer

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An oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. George Hatzigiannis specializes in facial trauma care and dental implant rehabilitation. Dr. George Hatzigiannis operated a pr

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Based in in Boston, Dr. George Hatzigiannis serves as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in private practice. Dr. George Hatzigiannis, who is of Greek descent, is active in the Greek Orthodox Church and understands its sacraments.

In the Greek Orthodox Church, four sacraments are obligatory. The first is baptism, which brings a person into the church and the Body of Christ. A child receives baptism by immersion in the baptismal waters in the name of the Holy Trinity, which symbolizes Christ's death and rebirth. The child, likewise, is reborn into new life in Jesus Christ.

Immediately after baptism, the child undergoes the sacrament of chrismation, or confirmation. The priest anoints the child with Holy Oil to sanctify him or her with the Holy Spirit. It signifies those unique gifts that the Holy Spirit imparts to the child, while simultaneously acknowledging the child as a valuable member of the church.

The sacraments of baptism and chrismation, known together as the sacraments of initiation, consistently close with the child receiving Holy Communion. Receiving this third obligatory sacrament confirms the child as a valuable member of the church.

Members of the church may choose when they receive the fourth sacrament, which is confession. It requires an individual to confess his or her sins to a priest, who then becomes the vessel of God's forgiveness. A number of opportunities are available within church life to receive this sacrament, though one must seek it out before receiving Holy Communion if a serious sin has occurred.

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Based in in Boston, Dr. George Hatzigiannis serves as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in private practice. Dr. George Hatzigiannis, who is of Greek descent, is active in the Greek Orthodox Church and understands its sacraments. In the Greek Orthodox Church, four sacraments are obligatory.

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The Four Types of Sedation Used in Dentistry

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The Four Types of Sedation Used in Dentistry

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For more than 10 years, Dr. George Hatzigiannis has been a practicing oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Massachusetts. Dr. George Hatzigiannis has earned hundreds of continuing education credits and is knowledgeable about a wide range of dental topics, including dental sedation.

Dental sedation can help patients who experience anxiety about dental surgery. Several different types of sedation may be available for dental surgery depending on the patient’s preference and the severity of their fear. Four common types of sedation are detailed below.

1. Oral sedation - Oral sedation is the most common and can be administered in minimal or moderate dosages. Patients who receive a minimal dose remain awake, but drowsy during their procedure. Those who receive a moderate dose may fall into a shallow sleep.

2. Inhaled minimal sedation - This type of sedation combines oxygen with nitrous oxide to create what many refer to as laughing gas. In most cases, it wears off fairly quickly and patients can usually drive themselves home after an operation.

3. IV moderate sedation - A fast acting form of sedation, IV moderate sedation is administered through a vein. Over the course of a procedure, the dentist can adjust the level of sedation being given to the patient through their IV.

4. Deep sedation or general anesthesia - When deep sedation is used, patients become completely unconscious. It is most often used during longer, more complex, procedures, or if the patient desires the greatest likelihood that they will not remember the procedure.

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Dr. George Hatzigiannis | Professional Profile | LinkedIn

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