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Sedation for the Patient with Significant Medical Comorbidities.

Dental clinics of North America · Freburg-Hoffmeister D, Fields K · 2026-10-01

The ASA Physical Status Classification helps determine which patients with medical conditions can safely receive sedation in dental offices, with ASA III and higher patients needing extra evaluation or referral due to risks from cardiovascular disease and neurologic disorders.

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