Effectiveness of local anesthesia in pediatric dental practice
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Many children do not receive adequate local anesthesia to prevent pain during dental procedures, according to a study of 361 children treated by 17 pediatric dental practices. Of the 17 dentists, 14 had at least one patient who was in pain during the procedure.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2000
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The effectiveness and estimated costs of the access to baby and child dentistry program in Washington State
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The Access to baby and child dentistry (ABCD) program, which was introduced in Spokane County, Washington, improves the number of Medicaid-eligible children for a dental service is discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2005
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Four dimensions of fear of dental injections
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University of Washington students and staff revealed four fears concerning dental injections in a 1995 survey. The fear of pain was greatest for 18.9% of the respondents, injury for 15.1%, transmission of disease for 10.6%, and, to a much lesser degree, the anesthetic itself for 3.4%. Some 45% of those with anxiety above the average considered their dental health poor or fair, compared to 9.2% of those with anxiety below the average. Fewer than 5% reported cancelling, avoiding or not showing up for appointments because of needle fear. Dentists should identify and discuss these fears with patients in order to alleviate them.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
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