Dental extractions do not predict further use of dental general anesthesia in people with disabilities: A longitudinal analysis.

Objectives: This paper describes treatments completed under dental general anesthesia (DGA) for a cohort of adults with disabilities. This patient cohort was followed up a number of years later to determine outcomes and identify factors that predict further use of DGA.

Methods: A retrospective patient record review and cross-sectional survey was carried out on a convenience sample of 64 patients who had previously received dental treatment under general anesthesia.

Dental decision-making under general anesthesia for patients with disabilities: A qualitative study.

Aims: This paper explores the variables which influence decision-making processes in dentists providing dental care for people with disabilities under general anesthesia (GA).

Methods: Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were undertaken on a purposive sample. Audio recordings were transcribed and checked for accuracy.