Knowledge, Attitude, Awareness about Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Sedation among Dental Practitioners
Original Research Article
Abstract
Background: This cross-sectional study investigates the knowledge, attitude, awareness about nitrous oxide inhalation sedation among dental practitioners. Given the importance of efficient dental care in fearful & uncooperative dental patients of any age, knowledge and incorporation of chair side nitrous oxide inhalation sedation is essential for optimising outcomes of oral health care.
Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study with 150 dental practitioners as participants was conducted. A structured questionnaire assessing awareness, utilization and factors influencing the incorporation of nitrous oxide inhalation sedation in practice and the attitude for future learning was used for data collection. Demographic information was also collected.
Results: Demographic analysis reveals diverse sample in terms of age, gender and educational qualification. 79.3% of practitioners demonstrated awareness, 97.3% of practitioners do not practice inhalation sedation. 44% of practitioners do not opt for the dental treatment in uncooperative paediatric patients. 88% showed willingness of learning and practicing inhalation sedation.
Conclusion: This original research provides valuable insights into the awareness and utilization of inhalation sedation along with willingness to incorporate it in dental practice among practitioners. Further research exploring the challenges faced by practitioners is advised along with developing learning methods among the graduates and post graduates.
Keywords: Nitrous oxide inhalation sedation, dental practitioners, uncooperative paediatric patients, knowledge, awareness
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