SWSPD Sedation Webinar
Minimal to Moderate Sedation: A Review and Update of Drugs and Techniques
Date
March 21, 2026
Time
8:00 AM-12:00 PM CST
Speaker
Dr. Paul Bahn
This 4-hour webinar will review various modalities, drugs and combinations that can be used to provide minimal to moderate sedation in a child or adolescent. Various drug classifications and descriptions of their unique qualities relating to sedation in dentistry will be outlined. Multiple combinations will be presented and the rationale behind choosing the most appropriate cocktail based on the unique patient, their medical conditions and the practitioner will be discussed. A thorough review of various monitors and monitoring techniques will conclude the course.
Objectives
- Complete various drug classifications and the associated effects on the pediatric dental patient.
- Discuss criteria for selection of a safe drug or drug combination to achieve an intended depth of sedation.
- Describe how common pediatric medications may have an impact on the efficacy and metabolism of sedation medications.
- Summarize proper monitoring and troubleshooting techniques in pediatric moderate sedation.