Special care dentistry association consensus statement on sedation, anesthesia, and alternative techniques for people with special needs

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Special Care in Dentistry

Abstract

Many people with special needs (PSN) have difficulty having yood oral health or accessing oral health services because of a disability or medical condition. The number of people with these conditions Iiving in community settings and needing oral health services is increasing dramatically due to advances in medical cure, deinstitutionalization, and changing societal values. Many of these individuals require additional supports beyond local anesthesia in order to receive dental treatment services. The purpose of this consensus statement is to focus on the decision-making process for choosing a method of treatment or a combination of methods for facilitating dental treatment for these individuals. These guidelines are intended to assist oral health professionals find other interested parties in planning and carrying out oral health treatment for PSN. Considerations for planning treatment and considerations for each of several alternative modalities are listed. Also discussed are considerations for the use of combinations of modalities and considerations for the repeated or frequent use of these modalities. Finally, the need to advocate for adequate education and reimbursement for the full range of support alternatives is addressed. The Special Cure Dentistry Association (SCDA) is dedicated to improving oral health and well being of PSN. The SCDA hopes that these guidelines can help oral health professionals and other interested individuals and groups to work together to ensure that PSN can achieve a "lifetime of oral health." © 2008 Special Care Dentistry Association and Wiley Periodicals. Inc.

First Page

2

Last Page

8

DOI

10.1111/j.1754-4505.2008.00055.x

Publication Date

1-1-2009

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