Chinese Journal of Stomatological Continuing Education ›› 2023, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (6): 459-466.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqjxjyzz.2023.06.006

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Advances in the Study of Drugs Commonly Used for Procedural Sedation in Dental Clinics

Feng Gao1,2,3, Cong Yu1,2,3,*   

  1. 1Department of Anesthesiology, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, P.R. China;
    2Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Biomedical Sciences, Chongqing, P.R. China;
    3Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing, P.R. China
  • Online:2023-11-30 Published:2024-03-13
  • Contact: *Cong Yu. Tel:13996202110. Email:500158@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn. Address: No.426 Songshibei Road, Yubei District, Chongqing 401147, P.R. China.
  • Supported by:
    Chongqing Medical University 2022 Future Medical Youth Innovation Team Development Support Project (No.W0147)

Abstract: Dental fear is drawing increasing attention in dental care, and procedural sedation is now considered the standard sedation management for dental patients receiving diagnosis and treatment outside the operating room. It is essential to improve patient satisfaction and quality of care. This article briefly summarizes the research advances in methods and medications commonly used for procedural sedation in dentistry, with the aim to contribute to the implementation of procedural sedation in dental clinics.

Key words: dental treatments, dental clinics, dental fear, procedural sedation, drugs