This is a one-day course, offered as part of the Implant Dentistry Continuum, in conjunction with Implant Seminars. For complete Continuum information, please click "Register for this course" on the right.

7:30 am: Breakfast and Registration

Introduction to Oral Sedation
- Historical, philosophical and psychological aspects of anxiety and pain control
- Definitions and descriptions of physiological and psychological aspects of anxiety and pain
- Description of the stages of drug-induced central nervous system depression through all levels of consciousness and
unconsciousness, with special emphasis on the distinction between the conscious and the unconscious state
- Review of dental procedures possible under enteral and/or inhalation-enteral minimal sedation

Patient Assessment and Physiologic Monitoring
- Patient evaluation and selection, medical history taking, physical diagnosis & psychological profiling
- Review of pediatric and adult respiratory and circulatory physiology and related anatomy
- Indications and contraindications for use of enteral and/or inhalation-enteral minimal sedation (combined minimal
sedation)
- Patient monitoring using observation, monitoring equipment, with particular attention to vital signs and reflexes related to consciousness

Pharmacology of Oral Sedatives
- Pharmacology of agents used in enteral and/or combination inhalation-enteral minimal sedation, including drug
interactions and incompatibilities
- Discussion of local anesthesia in conjunction with enteral and/or combination inhalation-enteral minimal sedation
techniques

Oral Sedation Protocols
- Selecting the correct enteral medication at the correct dose for each patient based on individual patient characteristics
- Maintaining proper records with accurate chart entries: recording medical history, physical examination, informed
consent, time-oriented anesthesia record, including the names of all drugs administered, doses, and monitored
physiological parameters
- Pre-operative and post-operative office protocols

Emergencies in Sedation
- Prevention, recognition and management of complications and life-threatening situations

Wrap-up, Question and Answer

Registration and Tuition:
Registration for this course is managed exclusively by Implant Seminars.  For complete pricing and registration information, please call 1-800-561-3065, or click "Register for this course" at the above right. This link will take you directly to Implant Seminars.

Continuing Education credit for this course is awarded by IMPLANT SEMINARS

IMPLANT SEMINARS® is a designated and approved sponsor of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). As such, Implant Seminars®’ continuing dental education is accepted by the AGD for credit toward membership, maintenance and Fellowship and Mastership credentials.

Course venue will be determined by Implant Seminars