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.