Conscious Sedation in the Dental Surgery – patient information to assist informed consent

This ADA patient education pamphlet provides dental information on conscious sedation during dental treatment. The types of pain and anxiety control discussed include: verbal and oral sedation, nitrous oxide sedation, intravenous sedation and general anaesthesia. 

This leaflet can be a useful tool for patients that are feeling anxious prior to dental treatment. Other topics discussed include: the preparation for sedation and general anaesthesia, recovery after treatment, and general anaesthesia for the treatment of anxious children. 

Mi-tec publishes 31 Australian Dental Association patient information brochures. The dental information is written in plain English to assist the patients’ understanding of health information and to help patients make informed decisions. The ADA patient information brochures are printed in five-colour on high-quality A4 sheets.