TAPD Fall Sedation CE
SEALING THE SWISS CHEESE: Assessing and Mitigating Risk in Procedural Sedation
Date
October 2, 2026
Location
Austin Central Library
710 W Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78701
Registration Opens May 16
Course Overview
The role of procedural sedation has evolved over the past decade. This day long course will focus on the context of risk management throughout procedural sedation from initial assessment to medication selection
Course Objectives
Attendees will be able to:
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Understand what features of a patient will inherently increase risk for sedation-related morbidity
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Discuss how medical issues and birth history impact use of sedation
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Understand evidence-based limitations of sedation literature
Speaker | Dr. Bobby Thikkurissy
Bobby Thikkurissy is Professor and Robert Creedon Chief of Dentistry, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
He obtained his DDS from New York University, an AEGD certificate from Wright Patterson AFB, and his certificate/Masters from The Ohio State University, additionally serving 8 years in the United States Air Force. Bobby became a Diplomate of the ABPD and entered full-time academics in 2006. He has served as the Director of a predoctoral program, inpatient service and residency programs.
He has taught in the AAPD Sedation course since 2011 and has chaired the AAPD Sedation committee as well as served on the ADA Council of Dental Education. His research and publications have focused on procedural sedation, children with special needs, and morbidity of pain in children.