title: An overview of outpatient sedation and general anesthesia for dental care in California.
abstract: This paper reviews the principal pharmacologic interventions for the management of pain and anxiety in the apprehensive dental patient, including oral sedation, intravenous sedation, and general anesthesia.
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Silegy
authors.forename: Roger S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Kingston
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000379:methods; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002140:California; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016292:Procedural Sedation / Q000379:methods*; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives