Open AccessConscious sedation in dentistry: knowledge and practice among dental professionals in Tanzania
Author(s) -
Nicco Sales,
Karpal Singh Sohal,
Jeremiah Robert Moshy,
Sira Stanslaus Owibingire,
David K Deoglas,
Paulo J Laizer
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2383-9309
DOI - 10.17245/jdapm.2021.21.6.557
Subject(s) - sedation , medicine , tanzania , sedative , family medicine , dental practice , dentistry , cross sectional study , psychiatry , anesthesia , environmental science , environmental planning , pathology
Conscious sedation is a useful adjunct in the treatment of patients in dentistry; however, a lack of knowledge among the dental profession regarding sedation is a restricting factor in the practice of dental sedation. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the knowledge and practice of sedation in dentistry among dental professionals in Tanzania.