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Methods: The treatment setting was oral rehabilitation under deep or intravenous sedation (IV) or general anesthesia (GA). After the responses were examined, patients were categorized into one of four groups: Low-Risk, Treatment Completed; Low-Risk, Treatment Not Completed; High-Risk, Treatment Completed; High-Risk, Treatment Not Completed. Low- or high-risk classifications were determined based on whether the reported rationale was a temporary hindrance that could be overcome through additional effort or assistance, or whether it was because the parent or guardian did not follow through with the recommended instructions and treatment. A chi-square test was completed. Results: A total of 602 IV charts and 1, 296 GA charts were reviewed for this study. For both IV and GA settings, the proposed low- and high-risk factors for dental neglect were statistically significant (IV: p = 0.000442; GA: p &lt; 0.00001). Conclusions: The patients whose appointments were not completed for reasons deemed high risk for dental neglect had a higher risk of having uncompleted treatment. 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