OVERVIEW

12-hour Sedation & Anesthesia Program is organized by New York State Dental Foundation (NYSDF).

Approved: February 2024
Expire: February 2027

About the Course
This program will demonstrate, through case studies, how utilizing TLC, Nitrous Oxide, Alcohol, Anxiolysis, Oral and I.V. Sedation, can help and manage the apprehensive patient. We will also role-play and simulate dental office emergencies. A significant amount of time will focus on airway management by the solo operator or as a team member working with an anesthesiologist.

Course Objectives

Understand how to effectively manage apprehensive children and adults
Recognize the difference between Anxiolysis, Sedation, Deep Sedation & General Anesthesia
Early recognition of airway problems and corrective techniques
How to perform dentistry on a sedated patient with an open or compromised airway
Be able to manage anesthesia related emergencies
Determine which additional training is right for your practice

How to Access the Course