Dental CE Course: The Art and Science of Anxiolysis and Sedation in 2008: Nitrous Oxide and Oral Sedation

This course is designed for dental practitioners, hygienists and team members interested in providing safe and effective anxiolysis and sedation for their patients. For those practitioners already familiar with these modalities, this course represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date approaches to ensuring successful outcomes for you, your Team, and your patients. Our internationally-renowned Faculty have designed this curriculum around the newly approved ADA guidelines, and will review the recent state-wide adaptations based on these recommendations. Whether you are interested in getting started, or have been practicing with these tools for years, this is the only University-sponsored continuing dental education program taught by top professionals practicing in this field.
This course offers instruction in all aspects of inhalational analgesia and oral conscious sedation, including effective methods in dealing with anxiety control in general practice. Our Faculty specializes in adult learning by utilizing a multimedia approach which enhances knowledge and retention. Participants will learn various techniques and protocols designed to achieve certification in nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation as well as competency in providing oral anxiolysis. A patient-centered approach to care is emphasized with lectures on appropriate medication selection, monitoring and practical emergency management. Case studies will augment the delivery of key points and a problem-based learning approach is encouraged so that each participant's questions are addressed.
Additional topics that will be covered:
The latest rules, regulations and guidelines
Advances in local anesthesia and techniques
Appropriate medical history investigation
Polypharmacy in dentistry with a focus on references, infomatics and databases
Sorting out what is important in older patients who collect chronic diseases requiring a mind numbing variety of drugs
Current concepts in post-operative analgesia and antibiotic prescribing
Course Objectives - As a result of attending this course, the participant should be able to:
Describe the most recent ADA guidelines and State Regulations for anxiolysis and sedation.
Provide safe and effective anxiolysis and sedation using oral and inhalational techniques.
Identify and describe areas of controversy regarding traditional dental relaxation methods and approaches to analgesia.
Discuss new pharmacologic agents and their optimal use in dentistry.
Avoid the pitfalls of potential drug interactions.
Modify dental treatment in relation to overall therapeutic regimen and recognize and manage potential emergencies
Per day tuition increases by $10 per participant if registering after April 2. Can attend any day or a combination thereof. CDE credits are 7 hours per day.