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9-Year-Old Girl
Tragic Death After Dental Procedure Under Anesthesia
Published March 31, 2025 7:40 AM PDT
A heartbreaking incident has struck San Diego, as a 9-year-old girl has died following a dental procedure performed under general anesthesia. The girl underwent surgery at Dreamtime Dentistry in Vista, California, on March 18. Reports from NBC 7 San Diego and Fox 5 San Diego indicated that after the surgery, she was taken to a recovery room, released, and appeared to be resting during the car journey home. However, her parents later found her unresponsive in bed when they checked on her.
She was swiftly transported to Rady Children’s Hospital, where she was declared deceased.
Dr. Ryan Watkins, a licensed dentist at Dreamtime, expressed profound sorrow about the sudden loss of the young patient. In a statement, he conveyed that the girl was referred to his practice for dental work under general anesthesia owing to her age and anxiety. He emphasized that she was monitored carefully throughout the procedure by a team of seasoned dentists, with no immediate complications noted.
Dr. Watkins further explained that when she was discharged into her mother’s care, she was in stable condition and displayed normal vital signs alongside protective reflexes.
Currently, the exact cause of the girl’s death remains unknown, prompting an investigation by the medical examiner’s office. The San Diego Police Department is also probing the circumstances surrounding her untimely passing.
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