DCEdental: the largest online dental CE directory in the world

This is an intensive 18-hour course in oral sedative techniques enhanced by, video cases, scenario discussion and hands-on airway and monitoring laboratory exercises. Upon successful completion of this course the attendee may be eligible to apply for a sedation permit in their state depending on that state's rules and regulations.

At the conclusion of the course, the participant should be able to:

• Describe adult and pediatric anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular and central nervous systems as they relate to sedation
  
• Describe the pharmacological effects of sedative drugs
  
• Describe the methods of obtaining a medical history and conduct a focused physical examination
  
• Use this information clinically to determine physical status
  
• Discuss considerations for the dental office using oral sedation including, staff responsibilities, training and equipment
  
• Choose the most appropriate technique for the patient, dentist and procedure
  
• Use appropriate physiological monitoring
  
• List and discuss advantages and disadvantages of oral sedation
  
• List and discuss advantages and disadvantages of inhalation sedation
  
• Discuss the prevention, recognition and management of medical and sedative emergencies
  
• List and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of combined techniques utilizing nitrous oxide-oxygen and oral sedatives
  
• Describe protocols for the management of emergencies in the dental office; list and discuss the contents of emergency kits
  
• Understand the medico-legal considerations in sedative care