Feather Method®
The gentleness of a feather and your peace of mind define every appointment.
A Different Dental Experience
The Feather Method® was born from the conviction that comfort, and the way care is experienced, deserve the same attention as the treatment itself. Developed by Dr. Giuseppe Marano after years of research and clinical practice, this approach combines three key elements:
- Conscious sedation — when appropriate, to make anxiety and tension more manageable
- Minimally invasive techniques — to keep post-operative discomfort as low as possible
- An empathetic approach — listening, understanding and constant communication

The Benefits of the Feather Method®
Pain Control
Computer-assisted anaesthesia and dedicated protocols, to make the sensations linked to treatment more manageable.
Managing Anxiety
A pathway designed with anxious patients in mind, and for those with difficult past experiences.
Focus on Comfort
A welcoming environment, relaxing music and a team dedicated to your physical and mental wellbeing.
Fully Conscious
With conscious sedation you stay awake and cooperative throughout the treatment.
Fast Recovery
The effects of inhalation sedation wear off within minutes of the end of treatment.
Minimally Invasive
Techniques and magnification for more conservative procedures, aiming to preserve healthy tissue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Feather Method® and conscious sedation.
The Feather Method® is an exclusive dental approach developed by Dr. Giuseppe Marano that combines conscious sedation, minimally invasive techniques and an empathetic focus on the patient. The goal is to make anxiety and discomfort more manageable throughout the course of treatment.
Its principles can be applied to everyone: from children to older adults, from patients with dental phobia to those who simply want a more comfortable experience. Every protocol is tailored to individual needs, and suitability for sedation is always assessed case by case.
Inhalation conscious sedation with nitrous oxide is a well-established, controlled procedure, performed by qualified professionals and monitored throughout. The patient stays awake and cooperative, and generally more relaxed. Suitability is assessed by the clinician before every treatment.
The effect of inhalation conscious sedation wears off within a few minutes of the end of treatment. The patient can return to normal daily activities almost immediately.
With inhalation sedation (nitrous oxide), yes: the effect wears off quickly. With intravenous sedation, it is advisable to have someone accompany you.
The Feather Method® is an integral part of our philosophy of care. Inhalation sedation with nitrous oxide is included in many treatments at no extra cost.
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