Project USAP 2010: Use of Sedative Agents in Pediatric Dentistry-a 25-year Follow-up Survey.

Purpose: A 25-year follow-up survey was conducted among members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) to explore changes in the use of sedative agents.

Methods: The survey was conducted in the winter of 2010 via an email LISTSERV of active members of the AAPD in the United States. The survey targeted demographics of participants and issues related to their use of sedation.

In vitro evaluation of the Spectra early caries detection system.

Objective: The goal of this study was to perform an in vitro evaluation of the Spectra, a new caries detector that uses light-induced fluorescence of healthy tooth structure and bacterial pigments to optically detect caries. The Spectra generates a storable color map image of examined tooth surfaces which shows areas of enamel and dentin caries. In this study, Spectra readings of occlusal surfaces were compared to clinical, radiographic, and histological assessments of caries.

Attitudes of pediatric dentists toward parental presence during dental treatment of children.

Background: This study was performed to examine the current attitudes of pediatric dentists in the United States toward the presence of parents in the dental operatory during dental treatment for their children.

Methods: E-mail letters were sent to the 1516 American pediatric dentists listed in the directory of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Respondents were directed to follow a hyperlink provided in the e-mail letter to a website containing survey questions.

Toothbrush bristle wear and adherence of Streptococcus mutans.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was conducted to determine if bristle wear impacts the adherence of Streptococcus mutans on toothbrushes and to evaluate whether it affects the extent of adherence at 0, 8, and 24 hours after air-drying.

Methods: Sixty toothbrushes--composed of 20 each from 3 different groups and defined by brand, brush trim, and head shape--were used in this study. Bristle wear on half of the toothbrushes was achieved using an orthodontic typodont with metal bonds and brackets and evaluated by 4 independent observers.

Effectiveness of two nitrous oxide scavenging nasal hoods during routine pediatric dental treatment.

Purpose: This study compared the effectiveness of 2 nasal hoods (Porter/Brown and Accutron) in reducing waste nitrous oxide gas during conscious sedation for routine pediatric dental treatment.

Methods: Thirty children, ages 3 to 8 years (mean=5.4 +/- 1.

Anxiolytic-like action in mice treated with nitrous oxide and oral triazolam or diazepam.

Few animal studies have explored the interaction of nitrous oxide (N2O) with a benzodiazepine (BNZ) administered by the oral route, as used in clinical procedures involving "conscious sedation". The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relative "anxiolytic-like" and sedative effectiveness of N2O, oral triazolam (TRIAZ; Halcion) or oral diazepam (DIAZ; Valium), either alone or in various combinations of drugs and doses. One hundred and twelve Swiss Webster male mice, 35-45 days old, were assigned to 28 groups, each of which contained four mice.

Comparison of powered and manual toothbrushes for plaque removal by 4- to 5-year-old children.

Purpose: This study compared the small head Oralgiene 60 Second Time Machine powered toothbrush, used for 60 seconds, with the Braun Oral-B Mickey Mouse powered toothbrush and a manual toothbrush (Oral-B Rugrats 20), each used for 2 minutes, for efficacy in plaque removal and reduction of gingival inflammation in young children.

Methods: Fifty-eight children, ages 4 to 5 years old, were randomly assigned to one of the 3 toothbrush groups. At visit 1, plaque and gingival indices were recorded for all subjects.

Clinical effects of nitrous oxide conscious sedation in children.

Purpose: This study examined the clinical effects of nitrous oxide conscious sedation on children.

Methods: Fifty-nine healthy children (ages 4 to 13, mean age=7.7 yrs.

Effect of primer solvent and curing mode on dentin shear bond strength and interface morphology.

Unlabelled: There is a need to study the main and interactive bonding effects of differences in solvent and curing mode used for adhesive monomers in dentin bonding systems.

Objective: Two solvents (acetone and ethanol) and curing methods (light cure, dual cure) were evaluated on their effects on bond strength and interfacial morphology.

Method And Materials: The adhesives studied were based on two monomers, pyromellitate of glyceryl dimethacrylate (PMGDM) and 2-hydroxy ethyl methacrylate (HEMA).

Project USAP 2000--use of sedative agents by pediatric dentists: a 15-year follow-up survey.

Purpose: A national survey of members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry was conducted to provide a 15-year update of information regarding the use of sedative agents by pediatric dentists.

Methods: All 3,315 active members of the Academy were sent questionnaires regarding the frequency of their use of sedation and 1,778 responded. Practitioners were questioned regarding their use of sedative agents and the nature of their patients receiving sedation.

The effects of oral conscious sedation on future behavior and anxiety in pediatric dental patients.

Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between oral conscious sedation and subsequent behavior in the dental setting.

Methods: The sample consisted of 38 children between the ages of 39 to 71 months (mean=50 months) who had been treated with oral sedation 2 to 34 months(mean=13 months) previously, and a control group of 38 children, matched by age (mean=51 months) and gender, who had received dental treatment without conscious sedation or general anesthesia one week to 3 years previously. Subjects were matched by age and gender.