Sedation and Anesthesia Protocols and Updates for Dentists

At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Name the different levels of sedation, differentiate them from one another, and translate them into practice.

2. Associate the different levels of sedation based on their effects and choose appropriate actions as per patient scenarios.

3. Differentiate the different routes of administration used in sedation and choose the most applicable ones for the patient.

4. Recall the different patient physical status classifications used in sedation and anesthesiology and interpret them during patient assessment.

5. Cite the minimum required hours of fasting before sedation based on the ingested food and choose appropriate actions as per patient scenarios.

6. Recall the updated sedation guidelines and translate them into practice.

Dentists often use sedatives or anesthesia to provide analgesia during an otherwise painful and anxiety-inducing dental procedure. Guidelines and protocols are often routinely updated as the practice continues to improve and maintain its high-quality patient care. This course aims to provide dentists with the current updated guidelines for sedation and anesthesia in dentistry in the US. This course is equivalent to two contact hours and can be easily accessed through a mobile device, computer, or laptop.