Pediatric dentistry
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Pediatric dentistry · Nov 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe Wand vs. traditional injection: a comparison of pain related behaviors.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a computerized anesthesia delivery system (e.g., Wand) compared to a traditional anesthesia administration, with respect to reducing disruptive pain related behavior during injections. ⋯ Wand injections can deliver proper anesthesia, utilizing one palatal injection site, while significantly reducing the likelihood of disruptive behaviors during the initial moments of an injection.
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Pediatric dentistry · Nov 2000
Comparative StudyA comparison of Medicaid reimbursement for non-definitive pediatric dental treatment in the emergency room versus periodic preventive care.
This study compared the expenditure by the state Medicaid program for episodic, nondefinitive care provided through the emergency room (ER) of a children's hospital with the cost to Medicaid of covering that same child with the recommended preventive service calculated on the fee schedule of the state dental Medicaid program. ⋯ Greater expenditures by the state Medicaid program for treatment in the ER as compared to the cost to Medicaid for providing routine, preventive care depended on whether the child was treated as an inpatient or outpatient.