A Guide to 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.