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Dentists' and Parents' Attitude Toward Nitrous Oxide Use in Kuwait
Sarah A Alkandari1, Fatemah Almousa1, Mohammad Abdulwahab2
1Dental Division, Ministry of Health, State of Kuwait, Sulaibikhat, Kuwait.
Anesthesia Progress
|February 12, 2016
Summary
Dentists in Kuwait are willing to use nitrous oxide sedation for children, but lack of training and equipment limits its use. Parents are open to this behavior management technique for their children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Behavior Management
- Sedation Techniques
Background:
- Nitrous oxide sedation is an effective behavior management technique (BMT) for pediatric dental patients.
- Limited data exists on its adoption and utilization by dentists in Kuwait.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate Kuwaiti dentists' attitudes towards nitrous oxide sedation for pediatric patients.
- To assess dentists' training in this BMT.
- To evaluate parents' knowledge and attitudes regarding nitrous oxide sedation for their children.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was distributed to 381 parents and 201 dentists in Kuwait.
- Participants met specific inclusion criteria and completed the entire questionnaire.
Main Results:
- 79% of parents were unaware of nitrous oxide sedation as a BMT, yet two-thirds would accept it if recommended.
- 74.5% of dentists were willing to use nitrous oxide sedation, but only 6% were actively utilizing it.
- Lack of training and facilities/equipment were the primary barriers identified by dentists.
Conclusions:
- Parents in Kuwait are receptive to nitrous oxide sedation for pediatric dental care.
- Dentists express willingness to use this BMT, but significant barriers hinder its implementation.
- Increased training opportunities and improved facilities are crucial to overcome these barriers.