Course Summary
The sedation course is intended for pediatric dentists
who have had training in sedation techniques during
their graduate or residency training programs. Although
the course involves a series of lectures on key topics
associated with sedation (e.g. monitoring of the patient),
materials are provided that include a narrative
on issues such as child personality and selection of
drugs and a reference list.
The course is consistent with the ADA’s Guidelines
on Teaching Pain Control and Sedation to Dentists and
Dental Students in a Continuing Education Program.
The level of the course, according to the ADA’s Guidelines,
Part II, Definitions, Education Courses, is that of
a survey course and does not offer direct, clinical patient
management.
* This course may be used towards meeting the requirements
for certification/recertification in the State
of California. The AAPD is a recognized provider for
continuing education under permit 2272 from the
State of California.
Objectives
Upon completion, the participant should be able to:
- Describe the pediatric anatomy and physiology
of the respiratory, cardiovascular and central
nervous system related to sedation.
- Describe the commonly observed pharmacological
effects of sedative agents used in pediatric
sedations.
- Describe the appropriate physical assessment
of the pediatric patient including risk assessment.
- Choose appropriate sedative(s) for the individual
pediatric patient based on behavior, temperament
and dental needs.
- Describe and discuss guidelines associated with
the sedation of pediatric patients.
- Describe the use of nitrous oxide when used in
combination with other sedative agents for use in
pediatric patients.
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
sedation and consider alternatives.
- List the complications associated with sedation
of the pediatric patient.
- Discuss the prevention, recognition and management
of these complications.
- Discuss the pharmacological effects of combined
drug therapy, their implications and management.
