title: Ethyl alcohol by the oral route as a sedative in dentistry.
abstract: The history and social use and misuse of alcohol have been reviewed. Alcohol is an effective mild sedative drug for dental therapy when used in suggested dosage, and its use is encouraged. Guidelines and contraindications for administration have been suggested.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000097:blood; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000209:etiology; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D004327:Drinking Behavior; D000431:Ethanol / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D008099:Liver / Q000378:metabolism; D012919:Social Behavior
chemical_list: D000431:Ethanol