Interpretation of Standard on Clinical Dental Treatment for Children under General Anesthesia Orsedation

doi:10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025195

Abstract

Abstract:

In May 2023, the Chinese Stomatological Association promulgated the group standard of “Standard on Clinical Dental Treatment for Children under General Anesthesia Orsedation”. These specifications were formulated through broad-based expert consultation, iterative revisions, and a comprehensive review of relevant literature, incorporating the collective expertise of nationally recognized authorities in the field. The standard establishes a unified evaluation system and clinical guidelines tailored to China’s medical context, aiming to regulate related medical practices. This paper aims to provide an in-depth interpretation of the standard, integrating the clinical research and experiences from the Pediatric Dentistry Department of West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, in performing dental treatments under general anesthesia in last 12 years. It particularly focuses on interpreting key aspects, including safety considerations, treatment protocol selection, prevention and management of postoperative complication, postoperative follow-up, and oral health maintenance, to provide a reference for medical staffs to understand and apply them in clinical practice.

Key words: dental diseases in children, general anesthesia, diagnosis and treatment, specification, interpretation

CLC Number:

R788

Zhang Qiong, Zou Jing. Interpretation of Standard on Clinical Dental Treatment for Children under General Anesthesia Orsedation[J]. West China Journal of Stomatology, 2025, 43(4): 469-477.

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