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
Applied Physiology & Anatomy of Respiration
Pain Theory
Drug Interactions
Contamination and Scavenging
Contraindications
Rapid Induction Technique
Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Pharmacology
Pharmacology 101
Nitrous Oxide
Incremental Induction techniques
Patient Assessment
Nitrous Oxide Installation
Medical Emergencies and The Emergency Kit
Nitrous Oxide Complications /
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
Oral Sedation “Politics”, Rules and Regulations
Recognition and Treatment of Chronic
Dates, times & locations
July 19-21, 2012, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - All days
OHSU School of Dentistry - All days
November 30 - December 2, 2012 , Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - All days
Location to be determined (Friday only) OHSU School of Dentistry (Saturday & Sunday)
611 SW Campus Dr
Portland, OR 97239 503-494-8857
Tuition: $1495 per dentist
* Early Fees: $1350 per dentist

* Early fees applied when registering one month prior to course begin date.
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.