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Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring of Patients in the Dental Setting

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Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring of Patients in the Dental Setting

Location

Mountain Area Health Education Center
Pisgah Room
121 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803-2868

Dates & Times

Apr 18, 2026 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM

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This lecture/lab and demo-based 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 assistants and hygienists, 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


MAHEC Dental Health Center & Center for Advanced Training

Audience

Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dentists

Objectives

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

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

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee - Dentist

$200.00

Applies 10/15/25–4/11/26

Early Registration Fee - Dental Assistant or Hygienist

$150.00

Applies 10/15/25–4/11/26

Registration Fee - Dentist

$215.00

Applies 4/12/26–4/18/26

Registration Fee - Dental Assistant or Hygienist

$165.00

Applies 4/12/26–4/18/26

Available Credits

CEU .700

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.70 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

Contact Hours 7.000

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 7.00 Contact Hours.

ADA CERP 7.000

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.

Speakers

Sheila L. Brown, CDA, CDHC, CDIPC

Sessions

Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring of Patients in the Dental Setting

4/18 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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