Best Practices in Dental Sedation

Sedation is practiced in all areas of dentistry, and clinicians who want to offer sedation to their patients must have a thorough understanding of how to administer sedation safely and effectively. This concise guide bridges the gap between classroom instruction and the actual application of various methods of sedation. The considerations for each dental specialty are covered, with special focus on pediatric and special needs patients. Chapters summarize the medications used in sedation, including dosages, warnings, and reversal agents, and sections on nitrous oxide discuss how to administer it without harm to the provider. Minimizing pain and anxiety for patients is as important a goal in dentistry as providing a functional and esthetic smile, and this concise reference book provides best practices to achieve it.

Contents
Chapter 01. A Brief History of Dental Sedation from 1960
Chapter 02. Understanding Dental Sedation
Chapter 03. Patient Assessment and Evaluation
Chapter 04. Sedation Strategies
Chapter 05. Patient Monitoring During Sedation
Chapter 06. Sedation Drugs
Chapter 07. Periodontic Sedation
Chapter 08. Endodontic Sedation
Chapter 09. Orthodontic Sedation
Chapter 10. Pediatric Dentistry and Sedation
Chapter 11. Special Needs Dental Patients
Chapter 12. Complications, Emergencies, and Emergency Management
Chapter 13. Animal-Assisted Therapy in the Dental Setting