Mastering Adult Minimal Oral Sedation

This 10-part continuum offers instruction in all aspects of adult minimal sedation to include oral sedation with and without nitrous oxide and oxygen, as well as effective methods in dealing with anxiety control in general dental practice. Participants will learn various techniques or protocols and will be provided a comprehensive review on selecting appropriate candidates, recommended equipment, selecting appropriate sedative medications, physiologic monitors, and managing medical emergencies. The course is divided into ten modules: Module 1: Introduction to Minimal Sedation; Module 2: Pharmacology 101; Module 3: Patient Assessment; Module 4: Pharmacology of Oral Sedative Medications; Module 5: Reversal Agents; Module 6: Minimal Oral Sedation Protocols – Part 1; Module 7: Post-operative Analgesics; Module 8: Minimal Oral Sedation Protocols – Part 2; Module 9: Physiologic Monitoring for Minimal Sedation; Module 10: Recognition and Management of Medical Emergencies.