Coverage dated March 30, 2025 to March 31, 2025

9-year-old girl dies after dental procedure with anesthesia in Southern California

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

A public relations company representing Dreamtime Dentistry in Vista, California, released a statement from dentist anesthesiologist Dr. Ryan Watkins.

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NBC News
9-year-old girl dies after going under anesthesia for dental procedure at San Diego office (opens NBC News)
Published Mar 30, 2025
NBC News's feed description
A 9-year-old girl died hours after going under anesthesia for a dental procedure at a San Diego office where a dentist was previously investigated after a patient nearly died.
CBS News
9-year-old girl in California dies after dental surgery under anesthesia (opens CBS News)
Published Mar 30, 2025
CBS News's feed description
A 9-year-old girl in California died after a dental surgery during which she was under anesthesia, according to the medical examiner.
New York Post
9-year-old girl dies after being sedated for dental surgery at California practice: report (opens New York Post)
Published Mar 30, 2025
New York Post's feed description
A 9-year-old girl in California died following the completion of a dental surgery where she was placed under anesthesia.
People
9-Year-Old Girl Dies Hours After Being Placed Under Anesthesia for Dental Procedure: Reports (opens People)
Published Mar 30, 2025
People's feed description
A girl, 9, has died after being placed under anesthesia to undergo a dental procedure in Vista, California, it's been reported. The cause of death is not currently known.
ABC 7 Chicago
9-year-old girl dies after dental procedure with anesthesia in Southern California (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Mar 31, 2025
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
A public relations company representing Dreamtime Dentistry in Vista, California, released a statement from dentist anesthesiologist Dr. Ryan Watkins.
People
New Details Emerge About 9-Year-Old Girl Who Died After Being Placed Under Anesthesia for Dental Procedure (opens People)
Published Mar 31, 2025
People's feed description
Authorities have released new details about a 9-year-old girl who died after undergoing anesthesia for a dental procedure.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
9-year-old girl dies after dental procedure with anesthesia in San Diego County (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Mar 31, 2025
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
A 9-year-old girl in San Diego County died after undergoing a dental procedure where she was placed under anesthesia.

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