Title: Dental anesthesiology - Role in modern dentistry
Abstract:
Dental anesthesiology is an emerging field of dentistry. With the rising numbers of aging population worldwide and newest developments in sedation and pain control in dentistry it is inevitable to offer these modalities in your everyday dental practice. Dental Anesthesiologist is specializing in general management, methods of anesthesia (local and general), sedation, emergency treatment protocols, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and treatment of oro-facial pain. The lecture will discuss pre-operative management, treatment and postoperative care of patients with following: Anxious Patients with past negative experiences
Children under 6 years of age with extensive treatment needs
Special Needs Patients
Patients with severe gag reflex
Patients unable to get numb
Patients with neurodegenerative disorders