Sedation Dentistry

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-SEDE

Hours: 1.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Understand the nature of dental anxiety and dental phobias for which sedation is needed.
Review the definitions and guidelines for sedation used in general dentistry.
Describe the importance of the patient’s medical history and physical evaluation.
List the indications and contraindications for nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation.
Cite the most common oral medications used for sedation.
Review the pharmacological properties of oral medications used for sedation.
List medications that may cause adverse reactions with medications used for sedation.
Describe the protocols used for medical emergencies that can arise during dental treatment.

Outline:

Objectives. 2

Introduction. 3

Dental Anxiety and Phobias. 4

Definitions and Guidelines for Sedation in General Dentistry. 5

Patient Assessment 8

Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen in Inhalation Conscious Sedation. 11

Enteral Conscious Sedation via Oral Medications. 17

Combined Inhalation Conscious Sedation and Enteral Conscious Sedation. 27

Preparation for Medical Emergencies. 29

Conclusion. 32

References. 33

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dentist; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.