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SAAD Digest
March 2024
Volume: 40
Issue: 1

Title: Journal Scan: a synopsis of articles of interest from the last twelve months to inspire further reading 

The use of oral benzodiazepines for the management of dental anxiety: a web-based survey of UK dentists
Reviewed by Fareed Ahmad

Let’s be more conscious about the misuse of nitrous oxide
Reviewed by Fareed Ahmad

Oral midazolam vs. intranasal dexmedetomidine nplus oral midazolam for sedation of pediatricnoutpatients: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial
Reviewed by Nigel Robb

Perioperative management of oral antithrombotics in dentistry and oral surgery: Part 2. [Review]
Reviewed by Nigel Robb

Comparison of oropharyngeal oxygen pooling and suctioning during intubated and nonintubated dental office-based anesthesia
Reviewed by Nigel Robb

The value of bitewing radiographs in the management of carious primary molars - the impact on treatment planning
Reviewed by Greg Gerrard

Feasibility of minimum intervention oral healthcare delivery for individuals with dental phobia
Reviewed by Jennifer Hare

Managing dental phobia in children with the use of virtual reality: a systematic review of the current literature
Reviewed by Jennifer Hare

The CALM trial protocol: a randomised controlled trial of a guided self-help cognitive behavioural therapy intervention to reduce dental anxiety in children
Reviewed by Jennifer Hare

Clinical evaluation of feasibility and effectiveness using a virtual reality device during local anesthesia and extractions in pediatric patients
Reviewed by Rosie Whatling

Comparative study of two different computer controlled local anesthesia injection systems in children: a randomized clinical trial
Reviewed by Rosie Whatling

Development of a pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic model for intranasal administration of midazolam in older adults: a single-site two-period crossover study
Reviewed by Stacey Clough

Conscious sedation for dental treatments in subjects with intellectual disability: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Reviewed by Stacey Clough

Dexmedetomidine sedation for a dental extraction in a patient with known difficult airway
Reviewed by Stacey Clough

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Articles from Digest 40(1)

 Article title
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 Editorial
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 2
Peer reviewed papers
Remimazolam compared to midazolam for dental sedation: an umbrella review
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A review of the awareness and use of airway assessment techniques in conscious sedation in dentistry
 9
 14
Improving safety and efficiency in special care dentistry through quality improvement of patient information in the Belfast Trust  
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 18
Patient experiences and outcomes following intravenous sedation in an oral surgery setting 
 19
 22
An investigation of bispectral index monitoring when providing intravenous sedation for adults with severe cognitive disability 
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 27
Are we providing an effective sedation service? An evaluation of a new conscious sedation service in primary special dental care 
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 32
An audit of the use of flumazenil for sedation within the Special Care Dentistry Department (CDS Cycle 7) and seven-year comparison 
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 36
Unsuccessful conscious sedation on patients with a learning disability and / or autism: a multi-site service evaluation
 37
 41
The effectiveness of dental nurse led Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) on the dentally anxious patient: a service evaluation
 42
 46
Case reports
Dental treatment for a 15-year-old patient with Nicolaides- Baraitser Syndrome, under intravenous sedation with midazolam: a case report
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49 
The use of inhalation sedation to manage delayed eruption of permanent teeth, hypodontia and caries in a child patient 
 50
53
Case report: A paediatric patient with molar incisor hypomineralisation and hypodontia, treated with inhalation and intravenous sedation for extractions of deciduous and permanent molars 
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 56
Opinion
 57
 59
Journal Scan
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 68
Essay prizes
Dexmedetomidine: pharmacology and use as a sedative agent 
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 76
Do children from more deprived backgrounds have a higher chance of becoming dentally anxious?
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 80
Symposium 2023
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 89
Profile
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90 
Forum  92 97