Management of Pediatric Sedation Emergencies: Simulation Course
Event Overview
Registration Now Open!
Who Should Attend
The simulation course targets pediatric dentists who wish to sharpen and practice their cognitive skills and rescue techniques involving emergent pediatric sedation scenarios using SimMan technology.
Date
October 25, 2026
Location
UCLA Simulation Center
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Book Your Hotel Room at the Loews Hollywood Hotel at the AAPD discounted rate by using the link to Book Your Room. Guest may also call the Loews Reservations Center at 1-877-875-1604 to secure their reservation. Please reference your group identifier or PMS Code: AAPO22
Registration Fees* |
By September 25, 2026 |
After September 25, 2026 |
|
AAPD Member Dentist |
$1,300 |
$1,500 |
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Non-Member Dentist |
$1,500 |
$1,700 |
Course Chair and Speaker
Bobby Thikkurissy, D.D.S., M.S.
Speakers
Christine Quinn, D.D.S., M.S.
Scott Papineau, D.D.S, PharmD
Cara Riley, D.M.D., M.S.
Jae Grymes, D.D.S.
Summary
Course Description
While no one ever expects an emergency situation to arise, attending this course will help you and your team be more prepared should the unexpected happen. This course is designed to simulate emergencies that may occur in a pediatric dental office. It will offer some didactic materials but will focus on team-driven assessment and responsiveness to situations that might arise during sedation of children for operative care. The course is intended for pediatric dentists who are currently using sedation techniques in their office and will allow for the participant to make quick assessments of patient status and simulate airway techniques, while managing real-time trending of physiological status with the goal of stabilizing the patient. You will be able to immediately implement training protocols for your practice that you’ve learned in the course.
This course features recognized leaders in the field, both in dental anesthesia as well as pediatric dentistry. You’ll find didactic lectures, case studies, film clip sessions, and panel discussions with personalized attention. There will be dedicated forums to ask questions and talk about specific issues with course faculty, discuss techniques for effective communication with the patient and parent to address unusually challenging and complex situations.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
- Demonstrate steps associated with assessment of patient clinical signs associated with a variety of emergent conditions
- Demonstrate effective airway management skills using bag-valve-mask and other airway techniques
- Demonstrate familiarization with monitors and monitoring techniques
- Detail emergency protocol and implement procedures upon returning to their offices
Continuing Education Hours
AAPD designates this course for 9 CE credits (2 hours of online learning prior to course and 7 hours in-person instruction)
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.
Schedule
7:30 AM: Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM: Welcome & Simulation Orientation
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Simulations
11:30 AM-12:15 PM: Lunch
12:15 PM - 1:50 PM: Simulations
1:55 PM - 2:30 PM: Classroom Debrief and Wrap Up
*AAPD Cancellation Policy: Full refunds for registration minus a $150 cancellation fee will be given only if written notice of cancellation is received 30 days prior to the course. For one-day courses, the cancellation fee will be $75 with the same rules applying. A 50 percent refund will be given if written notice is received up to two weeks prior to the course. No refunds will be given within one week prior to the course. No refunds will be given for no-shows. Notice of cancellation can be made in writing and sent to registration@aapd.org.
The meeting sponsors are not responsible for travel expenses or penalties under any circumstances. For further information, please contact the AAPD Meetings Department at (312) 337-2169.