Intranasal Fentanyl Combined with Oral Midazolam for Pediatric Dental Sedation: A Controlled Randomized Blinded Crossover Clinical Trial.

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of intranasal fentanyl combined with oral midazolam to oral midazolam alone in pediatric dental patients. Thirty-two uncooperative healthy children aged three to six years old, who met the inclusion criteria, were randomly assigned to receive oral midazolam (0.7 mg/kg) with either intranasal fentanyl (one μg/kg) or intranasal placebo (saline).

Post-Discharge Effects and Parents' Opinions of Intranasal Fentanyl with Oral Midazolam Sedation in Pediatric Dental Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Unlabelled: The aim of this study was to evaluate the post-discharge effects of oral midazolam with intranasal fentanyl sedation in pediatric patients who had dental treatment and to evaluate parents' preference regarding sedation visits.

Methods: A total of 32 uncooperative healthy pediatric patients aged 3-6 years old who met the inclusion criteria were included. In the first visit, one group received oral midazolam (0.

Pattern of management of oro-facial infection in children: A retrospective.

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution and management of orofacial infection in children treated at one of the major hospitals in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia over a 12-month period during the year 2014.

Methods: Data from the clinical records of 94 children (33 girls, 61 boys; aged 2-14 years) who presented for treatment of orofacial infection at the emergency dental department of the military hospital in Jeddah during a 12-month period. Patients were treated with antibiotic therapy.

Saudi dental students' opinions on the qualities and attributes of an effective dental teacher.

Objective: To evaluate Saudi dental students' opinions on the qualities and attributes of an effective dental teacher.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March and May 2014 at the College of Dentistry, King Saud University. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to all students enrolled in the 2013/2014 academic year.

Intranasal sedatives in pediatric dentistry.

Objectives: To identify the intranasal (IN) sedatives used to achieve conscious sedation during dental procedures amongst children.

Methods: A literature review was conducted by identifying relevant studies through searches on Medline. Search included IN of midazolam, ketamine, sufentanil, dexmedetomidine, clonidine, haloperidol, and loranzepam.