Carrying on the conversation from the first part on the ongoing fight for improved safety in anaesthesia in dentistry, Dental Tribune International again spoke with Drs Rita Agarwal and James Tom, paediatric anaesthesiologist and dentist anaesthesiologist, respectively. In this interview, they talk about their work with regulators and developments at policy and guideline level. They also offer a critical look at attempts to improve safety for dental patients undergoing anaesthesia in the US.