293 - Impact of Preoperative Moderate Sedation Appointments on Moderate Sedation Success

Purpose: This retrospective study evaluated whether implementing moderate sedation pre-operative (pre-op) appointments increased the success rate of moderate sedation treatment appointments at Sun Life Pediatric Dental Clinic.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Casa Grande, AZ, using the electronic Clinical Works (eCW) system. All moderate sedation and pre-operative appointments from September 1, 2023, to September 1, 2024, were analyzed to determine their impact on successful versus unsuccessful moderate sedation outcomes. Data from 187 patients treatment-planned for moderate sedation during this period were included. Attendance at pre-op appointments, sedation success, age, and gender distributions were reviewed.

Results: Of the 187 patients, 102 were seen before the intervention (September 1, 2023–March 1, 2024). Among these, 60 (59%) had successful moderate sedation appointments, while 42 (41%) were unsuccessful. The gender distribution before the intervention was 49% female and 51% male, compared to 39% female and 61% male after the intervention. The average patient age was 5 years. The implementation of pre-op appointments did not improve moderate sedation outcomes. The pre-intervention success rate was 48% and the post-intervention rate was 47%, with a P-value of .9, indicating no statistical significance.


Conclusion: The addition of pre-op appointments did not increase moderate sedation success. Due to limitations in timeframe and sample size, further research is needed to determine whether pre-operative appointments may offer benefits over longer study periods.