Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: April | Volume: 10 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 554-556
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20230469
Knowledge and Awareness of Undergraduate Dental Students About Conscious Sedation in Dental Practice: A Cross Sectional Survey Study
Naseemoon Shaik1, Sriharsha Pudi2
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 2Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge,
MNR Dental College and Hospital, Sangareddy, Hyderabad, India
Corresponding Author: Naseemoon Shaik
ABSTRACT
Aim: Dentists identify treating nervous patients as a major source of stress. Most dentists are keen to deal with this problem. The use of drugs to help patients deal with their fears has been extensively researched and a number of techniques have become established in dental practice throughout the world. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of the dental practitioners towards the conscious sedation and its implementations.
Methodology: The present cross-sectional study was carried out among 300 dental practitioners in Telangana state. The questionnaire comprised ten questions regarding the knowledge attitude of the dental practitioner about Conscious sedation and its implementations.
Results: The obtained results were analyzed and interpreted in percentages. About 92.4% Dental Practitioners stated that they are willing To Take Training for conscious sedation for better patient management.
Conclusion: When practicing sedation in a dental setting, awareness of limitations is necessary.
Keywords: Conscious sedation, dental practitioners, sedative.
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