Providing deep sedation and general anesthesia for patients with special needs in the dental office-based setting

Abstract Individuals with autism can be quite challenging to treat in a routine dental-office setting, especially when extensive dental treatment and disruptive behavioral issues exist. Individuals with autism may also be at higher risk for oral disease. Frequently, general anesthesia is the only method to facilitate completion of the needed dental treatment. General anesthesia is not without complications, and unique occurrences are a necessary consideration for special-needs populations. In addition, behavior challenges may occur which can be disruptive to hospital staff. This article describes treatment needs and determines adverse events during the perioperative period for individuals with autism who have had general anesthesia for comprehensive dental treatment in the hospital.

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The use of general anesthesia to facilitate dental treatment in adult patients with special needs

Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine ◽

10.17245/jdapm.2017.17.2.91 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 91 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Mathew Albert Wei Ting Lim ◽

Gelsomina Lucia Borromeo

Keyword(s):

General Anesthesia ◽

Special Needs ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Adult Patients ◽

Patients With Special Needs

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Evaluating knowledge and approach of Medical practitioners towards Pediatric Dentistry in Hafar Al Batin.

International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention ◽

10.18535/ijmsci/v8i07.04 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (07) ◽

pp. 5544-5548

Author(s):

Sami Faisal Jamdar ◽

Mohammad Furaih Alanazi ◽

Dr Mohammed Ghanem Aldhafeeri ◽

Dr Ibrahem Alsuhimi ◽

Fayez Al Humaidi Al Shammari ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

General Anesthesia ◽

Special Needs ◽

Pediatric Dentistry ◽

Scope Of Practice ◽

Pediatric Department ◽

Medical Practitioners ◽

Pediatric Dentists ◽

Pediatric Oral Health ◽

Patients With Special Needs

Abstract : Aim: To raise awareness, regarding the scope of practice in Pediatric Dentistry, among medical practitioners working in the Pediatrics Department. Material and Methods: Members of the Office of Director of Dentistry in Hafr Al Batin visited all the hospitals and conducted a paper-based survey. Pediatricians and resident doctors working in the pediatric department were asked to fill a questionnaire. The questionnaire elicited information regarding personal details, knowledge, approach and awareness towards pediatric oral health. A total of 122 responses were collected, and their results analyzed. Results : A total of 122 responses were collected of which 62 were pediatricians and 60 were physicians. The average age was 41 years. Most Pediatricians knew about Pediatric dentistry as a separate specialty in dentistry whereas most physicians were unaware of it. The scope of practice of pediatric dentists, especially in handling patients with special needs were not known to many of them. The overall response was unsatisfactory. Conclusion: Most of the consultants and specialists Pediatricians were aware of Pediatric Dentistry as a distinct specialty. The survey found out that a significant number of doctors were oblivious of the scope of practice, especially in the management of patients with special needs, under general anesthesia. A dedicated CME program was conducted to spread awareness among the concerned doctors, and suggestions made to improve the services.

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