title: A one-year statistical analysis of dental emergencies in a pediatric hospital.
abstract: Data on 1,373 emergency dental visits to a pediatric hospital during a calendar year period were reviewed. Chief complaints were categorized and the associated pathological conditions were identified and analyzed. A classification of pediatric dental emergencies is presented.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, McGill University.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schwartz
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002170:Canada / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003796:Dental Service, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004630:Emergencies; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D018677:Tooth Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014098:Toothache / Q000453:epidemiology*