PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE, ACCEPTANCE AND SATISFACTION TOWARD NITROUS-OXIDE IN SAUDI ARABIA: CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

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  • Dema Abdulhameed Alkharbid, Rinad Faisal Almadani, Ashwaq Thabet Alshahrani, Bashayer Ali H Asiri, Hanin M. Alqahtani, Sawsan Abdullah Al Mubarak Albandari Ali Almanie, Salma Mushabbab S Alahmari, Almaha Sameer Alniami, Khames T. Alzahrani Author

Abstract

Background: According to the international guidelines, titrated nitrous oxide in oxygen (N2O/O2) is considered a safe and effective dental sedation technique and recommended as a first line option, especially for children. Several published studies have examined the extent of parental knowledge and satisfaction regarding the use of nitrous oxide sedation for treating their children. Other studies have provided evidence supporting the safety of nitrous oxide as well as its effectiveness as an analgesic, anxiolytic, and psycho-sedative. Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate parental acceptance of nitrous oxide as a behavior management approach, examine the potential influence of parental background on acceptance levels, and evaluate parental knowledge regarding the use of nitrous oxide as a behavior management tool for children. Methodology: This cross-sectional study conducted in Saudi Arabia. An online survey distributed among parents who have a child under the age of 15 in Saudi Arabia. The sample consists of parents or caregivers of Pediatric dentistry patients who were recruited from a group of parents accompanying their children to general/pediatric dental practitioners’ clinics, whether private or governmental clinic settings, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, all regions, between August and December 2023, respectively. All the collected data then be tabulated and analyzed using ''Microsoft Office Excel Software program (2016) for Windows. Results: This study evaluated parental acceptance of nitrous oxide as a behavior management technique in pediatric dentistry, highlighting key demographic insights and knowledge levels among 426 participants. Most respondents (68.3%) demonstrated awareness of nitrous oxide, with 62.2% having prior experience using it for their children. Notably, acceptance rates reached 77.7%, despite concerns raised by 74.9% regarding side effects.

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2025-01-23

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PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE, ACCEPTANCE AND SATISFACTION TOWARD NITROUS-OXIDE IN SAUDI ARABIA: CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY. (2025). CAHIERS MAGELLANES-NS, 681-695. https://magellanes.com/index.php/CMN/article/view/1249