Knowledge, Perceptions, and Expectations of Dental Anesthesia Among Patients Attending the College of Dentistry Clinic in Hail, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Many of the patients in our research were unfamiliar with the role of anesthesia, its many forms and procedures, and the role of anesthesiologists both inside and outside of the operating room. This may be accomplished by interacting with patients, using print and electronic media, and becoming acquainted with the patients prior to surgery.