Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring of Patients in the Dental Setting

Aug 10, 2024 Open Dentistry

Description

This lecture/lab course is designed to fulfill the NC State Board of Dental Examiner's educational requirement for dental auxiliaries to learn how to properly observe, monitor and assist the dentist with patients who are sedated with nitrous oxide. While this class is intended for dental auxiliaries, it can also serve as a refresher for dentists. An equipment demonstration lab at the MAHEC Dental Health Center is included in the course day.

In collaboration with the MAHEC Dental Health Center & Center for Advanced Training

Target Audience

Dental assistants, Dental hygienists, Dentists

Objectives

At the conclusion of this lecture/discussion and demo-based class, participants will be able to:

Properly observe and monitor patients to assist the dentist using nitrous oxide sedation on dental patients
Discuss physiological and psychological aspects of pain and anxiety and related dental anatomy
Cite the pharmacology of agents used in nitrous oxide sedation
Monitor patients' vital signs, reflexes and responses while under nitrous oxide sedation
Relay potential hazards of nitrous oxide sedation to the dental team and others
Identify the equipment used during nitrous oxide sedation

Faculty

Sheila I. Brown, CDA, CDHC, CDIPC

Sessions

Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring of Patients in the Dental Setting

8/10 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM

Credits

.700 CEU

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.7 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

7.000 Contact Hours

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 7.0 Contact Hours.

7.000 ADA CERP

The North Carolina Health Education Centers (NC AHEC) are an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

The North Carolina Area Health Education Centers designates this activity for up to 7.00 hours of continuing education credits.

Fees

$155.00 Registration Fee - Dental Assistant or Hygienist

Applies 7/13/24–7/20/24

$215.00 Registration Fee - Dentist

Applies 7/13/24–7/20/24

Brochure / Registration Form