Evaluation of a new paediatric dentistry intravenous sedation service.

Introduction Intravenous sedation (IVS) with propofol offers an alternative to inhalation sedation or general anaesthesia (GA) for dentally anxious young people who require treatment. It offers a greater level of anxiolysis than inhalation sedation and reduced morbidity when compared with GA.Methods Data were collected prospectively from a convenience sample of children requiring IVS.

Repeat paediatric dental general anaesthesia at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust: a service evaluation.

Introduction The use of general anaesthesia in paediatric dentistry should be appropriate and justified. During the treatment of children, a clinician should have foresight into the future dental requirements of the patient and whether a future general anaesthetic will be required in quick succession. Efforts should be made when possible to avoid this.

Development and evaluation of a 'was not brought' pathway: a team approach to managing children's missed dental appointments.

Introduction Children and young people's (CYP) missed healthcare appointments may be an indicator of neglect. Healthcare providers are encouraged to consider the child as 'was not brought' (WNB) and to assess the need for early multidisciplinary information sharing to safeguard and promote welfare.Method A new WNB-CYP pathway (flowchart, template patient notes, template letters) for missed appointments was developed.