The New York state dental journal
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The purpose of this research was to examine the trend of high school adolescents obtaining an oral piercing. A questionnaire was sent to five high schools in Buffalo, NY. Of the 508 questionnaires returned, 49 of the respondents (10%) had an oral piercing. ⋯ Oral piercing maintenance was minimal or non-existent. Dental trauma/piercing-related injuries were common. Researchers concluded that the oral piercing trend in Buffalo, NY, high schools is small; however, students who are getting oral piercings are doing so without parental consent and often show signs of infection.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate pediatric dentists in New York State who use oral sedation. Results indicated that fewer than 50% of pediatric dentists used oral sedatives in their office, but that of these dentists, more than 50% reported that their sedations are successful.