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Meet Dr. Jana Sabo
Dental Anesthesiologist
Dr. Jana Sabo brings together experience in general dentistry and advanced training in dental anesthesiology to provide thoughtful, patient-focused care. She completed her dental education at the University of Alberta and went on to pursue hospital-based postgraduate training in Dental Anesthesiology at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York.
Her experience includes caring for pediatric, special-needs, anxious adult, chronically ill, and elderly patients, with training across multiple levels of sedation and anesthesia. Dr. Sabo is committed to clear communication, careful planning, and helping patients feel supported before, during, and after treatment.
Compassionate anesthesia care designed around your comfort.
Every patient is different, which is why we take a personalized approach to dental anesthesia. From preparation through recovery, our goal is to provide attentive care that helps make treatment feel calmer and more comfortable.
We work closely with patients and dental professionals to support a smooth treatment experience. Clear communication, careful planning, and patient-focused care remain at the center of every appointment.
Compassionate Care for Every Patient
We provide personalized dental anesthesia for children and adults with special needs, dental anxiety, or fear of dental treatment.
Why Patients and Providers Choose San Francisco Anesthesia
Why Patients and Providers Choose San Francisco Anesthesia
Understanding Dental Sedation Methods
Dental sedation and anesthesia medications can be administered in different ways. The appropriate method depends on each patient's needs, medical history, and planned dental procedure.
Oral Sedation
Medication taken by mouth to help patients feel more relaxed before dental treatment.
Intranasal Sedation
Medication delivered through the nose to help reduce anxiety during dental care.
Intramucosal Sedation
Medication absorbed through the mouth’s lining as an alternative delivery method.
Intramuscular Sedation
Medication given through a muscle to support sedation in certain clinical situations.
Intravenous (IV) Sedation
Medication delivered through an IV, allowing sedation levels to be carefully adjusted.
Inhalation Sedation
Nitrous oxide and oxygen may be used to help patients feel calmer during treatment.
Patients We May Help
Dental anesthesia may be considered for patients with a variety of medical, developmental, and treatment-related needs.
- Extreme gag reflex
- Huntington's disease
- Local anesthetic failure or allergy
- Low pain threshold
- Intellectual disabilities
- Multiple sclerosis
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Neurodegenerative disorders
- Osteoarthritis
- Parkinson's disease
- Pierre Robin syndrome
- Seizure disorders
- Sensory processing difficulties
- Patients with special needs
- Tardive dyskinesia
- Traumatic injury
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Unspecified phobias
- Very young patients
- Acute reaction to stress
- Alzheimer's disease
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Unexplained anxiety
- Autism spectrum conditions
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Behavioral challenges
- Cerebral palsy
- Chronic pain
- Difficulty cooperating during treatment
- Congenital malformations
- Debilitating medical conditions
- Difficulty achieving adequate numbness
- Down syndrome
- Difficulty sitting for long periods
- Dysesthesia
- Encephalopathy
- Older adult patients
- Extensive dental treatment needs
This list is informational and does not guarantee eligibility for anesthesia. Every patient requires an individual evaluation.
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