Providing dental treatment for children in a hospital setting

Elizabeth Velan; Barbara Sheller

doi:10.1016/j.cden.2012.09.003

Providing dental treatment for children in a hospital setting

Dent Clin North Am. 2013 Jan;57(1):163-73. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2012.09.003. Epub 2012 Oct 16.

Authors

Elizabeth Velan¹, Barbara Sheller

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Seattle Children's Hospital, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, 4800 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 23174616
DOI: 10.1016/j.cden.2012.09.003

Abstract

This article discusses aspects of providing dental treatment in hospitals to patients with complex medical and/or behavioral problems. Practical information for patient selection for care in a hospital operating room, obtaining hospital privileges, and other aspects of dental care in hospitals are introduced.

MeSH terms

Anesthesia, Dental
Child
Child, Hospitalized*
Child, Preschool
Dental Care for Children*
Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities
Dental Service, Hospital*
Humans
Medical Staff Privileges
Operating Rooms