This course offers instruction in all aspects of inhalation 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 lecture on appropriate medication section, 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.


Course Objectives:

• Describe the most recent ADA Guidelines and state regulations for anxiolysis and sedation
• Provide safe and effective anxiolysis and sedation using oral and inhalation 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 pitfall of potential drug interactions
• Modify dental treatment in relations to overall therapeutic regimen and recognize and manage potential emergencies

Subjects Covered: 
From Inhalation to Intravenous Sedation
Pharmacology 101
Applied Physiology & Anatomy of Respiration
Nitrous Oxide
Pain Theory
Incremental Induction techniques
Drug Interactions
Patient Assessment
Rapid Induction Technique
Nitrous Oxide Installation
Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Pharmacology
Medical Emergencies and The Emergency Kit
Contamination and Scavenging
Nitrous Oxide Complications / Contraindications
Local Anesthesia Update & Comparison of Techniques
Pharmacology of Oral Sedatives
Reversal Agents and Flumazenil
Oral Sedation Techniques, Protocols and Case Studies
Post-operative pain management
Recognition and Treatment of Chronic
Oral Sedation "Politics", Rules and Regulations

Dates, times & locations
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, July 19-21, 2012 9:00 am to 5:00 pm all days
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, November 30-December 2, 2012 9:00 am to 5:00 pm all days                   

Registration: 
Registration for this course will be managed by OHSU Continuing Dental Education

For information, please contact OHSU Continuing Dental Education
(503) 494-2943
(800) 232-6478

Or click "Register for this course" at the top right of this page to be directed to the OHSU Continuing Dental Education Website. 

July Tuition:
$1495 per dentist
* Early Fees:  $1350 per dentist

The full 3-day course is designed to fulfill Oregon Board of Dentistry requirements for the Enteral Minimal Sedation permit (21 hours).  

This course also meets the recommendations of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia, the American Dental Association, and the Association of the Canadian Faculties of Dentistry, for the teaching and administration of nitrous-oxygen sedation.