Half of Norwegian children recall dental procedures despite sedation, study finds

OSLO, Norway: Alleviating stress for fearful dental patients, especially vulnerable ones such as children, is of paramount concern for dentists. Now, a major Norwegian study has shed new light on how children and teenagers experience conscious sedation in dental care. While most said it made treatment easier, over half still remembered the procedure—raising questions about memory, consent and emotional care during paediatric dental treatment.