title: Providing dental treatment for children in a hospital setting.
abstract: This article discusses aspects of providing dental treatment in hospitals to patients with complex medical and/or behavioral problems. Practical information for patient selection for care in a hospital operating room, obtaining hospital privileges, and other aspects of dental care in hospitals are introduced.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Seattle Children's Hospital, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, 4800 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. Elizabeth.velan@seattlechildrens.org
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Velan
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sheller
mesh_terms: D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D002648:Child; D002673:Child, Hospitalized; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019140:Dental Care for Children; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003796:Dental Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D008504:Medical Staff Privileges; D009873:Operating Rooms