Adult minimal oral sedation in the general practice setting.
Patients who are phobic, elderly, physically disabled, or mentally impaired pose unique challenges in the dental operating environment. Reducing stress during the dental appointment allows for improved cooperation, safety, and clinical efficiency. There is an increased need for dentists who are able to confidently and competently render care to these patients. Adult oral conscious sedation at the minimal level is a valuable way to more effectively manage the specific dental needs of this growing population.
University Hospital General Dentistry Residency, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
K David
KD
Stillwell
Barbara J
BJ
Anderson
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000193:education; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016292:Procedural Sedation; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D016854:Dental Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D003729:Dental Care; D016321:Dental Care for Aged; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D004497:Education, Dental; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008487:Medical History Taking; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative; D010100:Oxygen / Q000008:administration & dosage; D061214:Patient Safety; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control
D006633:Histamine Antagonists; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D010100:Oxygen