PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Vol. 29 No. 6       NOV - DEC 2007

ISSN: 0164-1263      UBIC: ESP

ABSTRACTS

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to conduct a survey of Texas pediatric dentists to determine: (1) the percentage of patients they treat with attention deficit disorder (ADD)/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); (2) the behavior management techniques that are utilized to treat their patients who suffer from ADD/ADHD; and (3) the relative success rotes of these techniques in their practices. Methods: A 17-question, single-answer, multiple choice survey was mailed to 343 Texas pediatric dentists. The mailing list was obtained from American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry member rosters. One mailing was sent, including a self-addressed stamped envelope, for returned responses. Results: A 54% response rote (186 surveys) revealed that nitrous oxide was the most frequently used pharmacologic behavior management technique; however, demerol/promethazine/nitrous oxide was rated as effective most often for treating ADD/ADHD patients. Conclusions: Practitioners believe the incidence of attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is increasing, and they ore familiar with the medications used to treat the conditions. Texas pediatric dentists are using a variety of sedation techniques and ore interested in developing guidelines for sedation of these patients. (Pediatr Dent 2007;29:507-13) Received July 20, 2006 Revision Accepted February 6, 2007. KEYWORDS: BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENI, ORAL SEDATION, GENERAL ANESTHESIA, ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIV DISORDER.

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