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Survey on sedation in paediatric dentistry: a global perspective
Stephen Wilson1, Eduardo A Alcaino
1Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA. Stephen.wilson1@cchmc.org
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|March 16, 2011
Summary
Pediatric dentists use limited behavior management techniques, with general anesthesia being the most common sedation method. There is significant interest in continuing education for sedation techniques in pediatric dentistry.
Area of Science:
- Dental Anesthesiology
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Behavioral Sciences
Background:
- Sedation training for pediatric dentists varies significantly during advanced education.
- Limited evidence exists on the current scope of sedation training and practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD) and European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (EAPD) members.
- To assess opinions on pharmacological and behavioral management techniques for pediatric oral healthcare.
- To understand training related to sedation and behavior management in pediatric dentistry.
Main Methods:
- Survey distributed to IAPD and EAPD members via email.
- Anonymous responses analyzed using SPSS with descriptive statistics and chi-square tests.
- Data collected on sedation techniques and training experiences.
Main Results:
- A 16% response rate (311/1973) with respondents primarily from Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
- General anesthesia (52%) was the most frequent sedation method, followed by nitrous oxide (46%) and oral sedation (44%).
- Over 91% expressed interest in continuing education on sedation.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric dentists globally employ a limited range of behavior management and pharmacological techniques.
- There is a strong demand for enhanced continuing education in dental sedation for pediatric patients.
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