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An extensive overview of dental sedation and anesthesia, encompassing various aspects from historical context to clinical application. The sources detail the complex process of achieving specialty recognition for dental anesthesiology, highlighting political opposition from organizations like the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). Significant emphasis is placed on the assessment and evaluation of patients prior to sedation, including the use of systems like the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification and airway assessments like the Mallampati classification. Furthermore, the text thoroughly reviews pharmacologic agents used for minimal and moderate sedation, such as benzodiazepines and opioids, while also discussing the mandatory monitoring equipment required for patient safety, including pulse oximetry and capnography. Finally, the sources explore the application of sedation across various dental specialties (e.g., orthodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry) and introduce Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) as a method for managing patient anxiety.
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