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Sedation for outpatient dental procedures
1Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|May 1, 1995
Summary
Dental anxiety and pain are major barriers to treatment. This review covers the evolution and current use of sedation techniques, emphasizing patient response, safety, and training for better dental care.
Area of Science:
- Dental Anesthesiology
- Pharmacology
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Dental anxiety and pain significantly hinder patient access to necessary dental treatments.
- Over the past 150 years, numerous anesthesia and sedation techniques have been developed to address these challenges.
- Effective pain and anxiety management are crucial for routine and advanced dental procedures.