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107 - Factors Influencing the Use of Protective Stabilization in Pediatric Moderate Sedations

Friday, May 22, 2026
1:20 PM - 1:35 PM PST
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    Presenting Author(s)

  • Kahani Soni, DMD

    Pediatric Dental Resident
    NYU Langone Dental Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
    NYU Langone Hospitals, Tampa, Florida
    Aurora, Illinois, United States

    • Research Mentor(s)

  • FK

    Fatima N. Khan, DMD

    Associate Director
    NYU Langone Dental Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
    Brandon, Florida, United States

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  • DK

    Daniel J. Kane, DMD, MA

    Program Director
    NYU Langone Dental Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
    Brooklyn, New York, United States

Abstract:

This study evaluated factors influencing the use of protective stabilization in pediatric patients undergoing moderate sedation at Suncoast Community Health Center, Brandon, Florida. A retrospective chart review was conducted of 50 pediatric sedation encounters between 2024 and 2025. Data collected included patient demographics, procedure type, prior sedation experience, relevant medical history, and the use of protective stabilization. Associations were analyzed using chi-square tests. Protective stabilization was documented in 64% of sedation encounters. Prior use of protective stabilization was a strong and statistically significant predictor of its use in subsequent encounters among patients with previous sedation experience. Although age did not reach statistical significance, a clinically meaningful trend toward increased use of protective stabilization was observed among younger patients. The high prevalence of protective stabilization observed in this study underscores its important role in pediatric dental sedation and suggests that prior sedation experience may influence stabilization decision-making.

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