<![CDATA[Aim : To assess the knowledge attitude and practice of usage of anti-anxiety drugs among the general dentalpractitioners.Background: Anti-anxiety drugs can act as effective way to manage patients with anxiety and dental fearmainly children. Adequate knowledge is necessary for using anti-anxiety drugs. Usage of anti-anxiety drugscan help to treat the patients in an effective way.Material and Methods: Questionnaires consisting of 15 questions was distributed to 80 general dentalpractitioners practicing in private dental hospitals and clinics in Chennai city in June 2017. The questionnairewas designed to enquire about the knowledge and usage of anti anxiety drug in childrenResults: 83.75% of dentists are aware of the pharmacological means of anxiety reduction. 51.25% are awareof the side effects and over dosage reaction of using anti anxiety drugs. 12% of dentists are aware of themethod of managing side effects and over dosage reaction of using anti anxiety drugsConclusion : Anti-anxiety drugs can act as a better alternative and also an adjunct to the conventionalbehaviour management. Proper knowledge about its mechanism of action, dosage, adverse effects areessential for the dentist to use anti-anxiety drugs in an effective way. Hence the usage of anti-anxiety drugscan be recommended and encouraged among dentists provided they have a sound knowledge about the drug]]>
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