Conscious Sedation Attitudes and Perceptions: A Survey of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Members

Cody Johnson; Karin Weber-Gasparoni; Rebecca Slayton; Fang Qian

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Conscious Sedation Attitudes and Perceptions: A Survey of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Members

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Conscious Sedation Attitudes and Perceptions: A Survey of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Members

Cody Johnson, Karin Weber-Gasparoni, Rebecca Slayton and Fang Qian

Pediatric dentistry, Vol.34(2), pp.132-137

03/15/2012

PMID: 22583886

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the attitudes and perceptions of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPDM) members regarding conscious sedation. Methods: A 22-item survey was e-mailed to 4,358 active AAPD members to identify factors that influence pediatric dentists' practice of conscious sedation in their dental offices. Bivariate and logistic regression models were used to analyze data. Results: A total of 1,219 surveys were returned (28% response rate); 743 (63%) respondents practiced conscious sedation. Help in providing dental care for patients difficult to manage was the primary reason reported for practicing conscious sedation. Conversely, not wanting the liability related to conscious sedation was the main reason reported by those who don't sedate. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses indicated that dentists were significantly more likely to perform conscious sedation if they practiced more than 3 days a week (P>.03), had 11% or more patients with public insurance (P>.02), and rated their sedation training as "good or excellent" (P<.001). Conclusions: Among respondents, the attitudes of those who practice conscious sedation varied significantly from those who don't with location of the practice and the quality of their sedation training as significant influences on this decision.

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Title: Subtitle: Conscious Sedation Attitudes and Perceptions: A Survey of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Members
Creators: Cody Johnson - Pediatric dentistry private practice, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Karin Weber-Gasparoni - University of Iowa
Rebecca Slayton - University of Iowa
Fang Qian - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Pediatric dentistry, Vol.34(2), pp.132-137
PMID: 22583886
NLM abbreviation: Pediatr Dent
ISSN: 0164-1263
eISSN: 1942-5473
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Language: English
Date published: 03/15/2012
Academic Unit: Preventive and Community Dentistry; Pediatric Dentistry; Dental Research
Record Identifier: 9984367724302771

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