Recent Changes to Anesthesia Progress

The 1st of January 2021 marks 2 years since I assumed the helm as editor-in-chief of Anesthesia Progress. Throughout that time, the journal has continued its upward trajectory of growth, building upon the firm foundation laid by my predecessors. Accordingly, this is a perfect time to inform the readership of several changes and updates to the journal.The Anesthesia Progress Editorial Board has had some turnover recently following the departure of 2 longstanding members. On behalf of the entire American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (ADSA) Board of Directors, my proceeding editors-in-chief, and the readers of this journal, I extend sincere gratitude and appreciation to the outgoing individuals who have graciously elected to step aside: Daniel A. Haas, DDS, PhD, and Takehiko Iijima, DDS, PhD. Dr Haas, a member of the editorial board for roughly 18 years, is currently quite busy as dean of the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and undoubtedly handling the role with deft and ease. Dr Iijima, a professor at Showa University in Japan, was elected as president of the Japanese Dental Society of Anesthesiology in late 2019. He began his tenure on the editorial board of Anesthesia Progress starting in 2015 and held the position of editor-in-chief for the Journal of Japanese Dental Society of Anesthesia (JJDSA) from 2013 until his 2019 election. Although they will be profoundly missed, both individuals have thankfully agreed to continue serving as periodic peer reviewers and content experts. I am confident that the editorial board will not miss a step continuing onward due to the addition of 2 highly qualified individuals: Carilynne Yarascavitch, DDS, MSc, and Kentaro Mizuta, DDS, PhD. A well-known and highly respected dentist anesthesiologist, Dr Yarascavitch joins Anesthesia Progress by way of the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry where she is an assistant professor and also served as the graduate residency program director for dental anesthesiology. Dr Mizuta, a talented dentist anesthesiologist and professor at Tohoku University in Japan, was selected in 2019 to begin his tenure as the editor-in-chief of JJDSA. I look forward to working with these 2 highly qualified individuals and am supremely confident the editorial board remains in strong hands.Last year Anesthesia Progress announced the establishment of a new annual feature, “Landmark Articles in Dental Anesthesiology with Commentary in Honor of Joel M. Weaver, DDS, PhD.” The inaugural selection was published in the winter of 2019 (Volume 66, Issue 4) and was quite well received. As mentioned in the issue's introductory editorial, the yearly recipient of the ADSA's Heidbrink Award would be invited to choose a seminal article for reprint along with a brief commentary on its continued relevance and historical importance. However, due to the ongoing pandemic and the resulting virtual format of the 2020 ADSA Annual Session, the ADSA Board of Directors elected to withhold conferring the Heidbrink Award until 2021 when the ADSA Annual Session can hopefully be held in-person. In light of these circumstances, Christine Quinn, DDS, MS, graciously agreed to provide this year's selection and chose a publication by her longtime mentor and close friend, the late John A. Yagiela, DDS, PhD. Dr Yagiela was not only a previous editor of Anesthesia Progress but also a Heidbrink Award winner (2000), as was Dr Quinn (2017). I am sure readers will appreciate the retrospective glimpse into the genius that was Dr Yagiela along with the personal touch presented by Dr Quinn.Although the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to infiltrate seemingly all aspects of life, some of the impact on Anesthesia Progress has been surprisingly positive. I am happy to report that based on the current trends the total number of article submissions to the journal is anticipated to nearly double the previous yearly averages. One can assume that this increase directly reflects time away from direct patient care and research due to pandemic-induced closures and lockdowns. There have been some notable submissions focusing on the interplay between COVID-19 and sedation or anesthesia for dentistry; however, I remain perpetually impressed with the overall depth and breadth of the submitted manuscripts. The sizable increase in articles has put a bit of stress on the editorial staff, though this is a worthwhile problem for the journal. I would like to thank all authors for their patience throughout this exceptionally busy period. Please rest assured that the staff remain committed to ensuring that all submissions are reviewed, edited, and returned in a timely manner. I also extend my personal gratitude to all the volunteers who participate in the peer review process and help evaluate submissions, particularly throughout the course of this past year. Anesthesia Progress would be unable to fulfill its mission without your continued assistance and noteworthy contributions.Finally, as readers who primarily access the journal's content online have no doubt noticed, the website (anesthesiaprogress.org) has undergone several significant upgrades, particularly ease of use with mobile devices and tablets. The redesigned site has incorporated multiple features designed to streamline the user experience including an enhanced homepage layout that presents the latest, most read, and most cited articles, as well as any open access content. Users can now save their search results and can set email notifications for personalized topics of interest and alerts for issue releases and articles published ahead of print. Online articles can now be read in either the standard format or the new split-screen option, which allows the reader to simultaneously view the text and any additional content like tables, figures, or references. Although many may still prefer reading the printed version of the journal, I encourage readers to explore the revamped online experience.Despite a pandemic-ridden 2020 that seems to have lasted for years itself, my time serving as your editor-in-chief these past 2 years has flown by in a blur. It is my hope that the readers of Anesthesia Progress enjoy these updates and improvements. The editorial board and staff remain fully dedicated to ensuring Anesthesia Progress continues expanding its reach as the definitive journal for pain and anxiety control in dentistry.

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