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Essentials of Oral Sedation in the Dental Office, and Proper Pharmacologic Prescribing
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Date: June 14, 2024
Time: 8:00am-3:45pm
Location: Virtual
Step into the realm of modern dental care with our captivating course: Essentials of Oral Sedation in the Dental Office. Delve into the world of safe in-office sedation modalities as we explore the nuances of oral sedation, nitrous oxide, and local anesthesia. From pediatric to adult patients, our comprehensive discussions cover it all. Learn the art of proper pharmacologic prescribing and gain insights into combating prescription drug abuse within our communities. With a focus on accredited education, our mission extends beyond the classroom, supporting our homeless veterans through every registration. Join us in this exhilarating educational adventure, where every learning milestone directly impacts the lives of our honored veterans through CHEP's credits with a cause program. Don't just attend a course—be a catalyst for change.
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Course Descriptions and Learning Objectives
Essentials of Oral Sedation in the Dental Office:
A review of safe in office sedation modalities. Discussion of pros, cons, risks, objectives of oral sedation, nitrous oxide, and local anesthesia. IV moderate sedation and general anesthesia will be covered as informational and for comparison. Both pediatric and adult patient issues will be discussed.
Proper Pharmacologic Prescribing:
The prescription drug abuse epidemic; what do we need to know and how to decrease its impact in our community. Review proper writing of prescriptions, disposal of unused medications and protection of prescription pads.
Learning Objectives:
- How to decide which patients are appropriate for sedation and what modality of care is appropriate.
- What are the critical areas to focus on for a proper patient assessment.
- Explain the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the most commonly used anxiolytic drugs in dental practice.
- Identify patients at risk for opioid abuse.
- How to manage post-op pain without narcotics.
- Review proper use and disposal of prescription medications.
Speaker Bio - Marvin Leventer, DDS
Dr. Leventer graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 1990. He then completed a General Practice Residency and a Dental Anesthesiology Residency at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in New York. He is a full-time assistant professor at the UMSOD and provides sedation and general anesthesia, with the postgraduate residents. He also practices general dentistry and provides dental services at the University of Maryland Hospital.
Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Registration Opens |
| 8:50 AM | Housekeeping and Introductions |
| 9:00 AM | Essentials of Oral Sedation in the Dental Office |
| 10:30 AM | Break |
| 10:45 AM | Essentials of Oral Sedation in the Dental Office (Cont.) |
| 12:15 AM | Lunch |
| 12:45 PM | Proper Pharmacologic Prescribing |
| 2:15 PM | Break |
| 2:30 PM | Proper Pharmacologic Prescribing (Cont.) |
| 4:00 PM | Conference Closes |
Registration Rates:
| Type | Regular | How To Access These Rates |
| Community Dentist Virtual | $225.00 | Both members and non-members have access to these rates. |
| Community Team Member | $110.00 | Both members and non-members have access to these rates. |
| Department of Veterans Affairs (VISN 5) Virtual | $80.00 | These rates are only available to VA-VISN 5 employees who register as a CHEP Member. It's free to become a member - Click here to join |
Accreditation Information -6.0 ADA Continuing Education Credits
Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. 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.
Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. designates this activity for 6.0 ADA continuing education credits.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure(s): All presenters and the Planning Committee report they have no relationships with commercial organizations to disclose. There will be no discussion of off-label products.
Target Audience: This course is geared towards the following disciplines: Dentists, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygenists, and Dental Office Staff. Targeted audience does not guarantee specific discipline credit; please review the above continuing education section for full CEU listing.
Educational/Teaching Methods Used: Lecture, PowerPoint Presentation, Video, Case Study
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Cancellations for Essentials of Oral Sedation in the Dental Office, and Proper Pharmacologic Prescribing. must be made no later than one week prior to the program date, and refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee. No refund option will be available for cancellations made less than one week prior to that program date. No-shore registrants will forfeit any payment made for the program. CHEP does not offer vouchers for cancellations for these conferences.
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CHEP’s Grievance Procedure: https://www.chepinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Grievance-Procedure-revised-7-27-2018.pdf
Virtual Learning Policy and Procedure: https://www.chepinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CHEP-Virtual-Learning-Policy-and-Precedure.v421.pdf
Presented by: Chesapeake Health Education Program (CHEP)
Address: PO Box 229, Perryville, MD 21903
Questions:
Please contact CHEP at (410) 642-1195 or email us at programs@chepinc.org
Essentials of Oral Sedation in the Dental Office, and Proper Pharmacologic Prescribing
- Friday June 14 2024, 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM
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Virtual Seminar
Via Zoom
United States
