Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MSPSID
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Distinguish between the differences of fear, anxiety and phobias related to dentistry.
Identify Non-pharmacologic options for managing the apprehensive dental patient.
Review the definitions of the different levels of sedation.
Understand how the patient’s medical history influences the options for sedation.
Learn the basic principles of Nitrous Oxide / Oxygen inhalation sedation.
Review the most common oral medications used for sedation.
Cite the monitoring protocols that must be used for inhalation sedation and for oral sedation when these agents are used individually or together.
Outline:
COUSRE INTRODUCTION
THE NEED FOR SEDATION DENTISTRY
MANAGING THE APPREHENSIVE DENTAL PATIENT WITHOUT MEDICATIONS
LEVELS OF SEDATION
MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SEDATION DENTISTRY
NITROUS OXIDE /OXYGEN SEDATION: BASIC PRINCIPLES
MONITORING PATIENTS SEDATED WITH ONLY NITROUS OXIDE / OXYGEN SEDATION
ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION
ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION: (MONITORING THE PATIENT)
INTRAOPERATIVE MONITORING OF THE PATIENT (ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION)
COMBINED NITROUS OXIDE / OXYGEN INHALATION SEDATION AND ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION
COUSRE CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dentist; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.