I.V. Sedation Training for Dentists (Sep 05 - 21, 2025)

I.V. Sedation Training for Dentists is organized by Conscious Sedation Consulting and will be held from Sep 05 - 21, 2025 in Houston, Texas, United States of America.

Program is over 3 sessions as follows:                                                    

1 – Sept. 5, 6 & 7 (Didactic)
2 – Sept. 12, 13 & 14 (Didactic)
3 – Sept. 19, 20 & 21 (Clinical)

Description:
This course is designed to prepare the dentist to incorporate intravenous sedation into the dental practice.

Developed and presented in accordance with the American Dental Associations Guidelines for Teaching Pain Control and Sedation to Dentists and Dental Students 2016 and Practice Guidelines for Sedation by Non-anesthesia Providers by the American Society of Anesthesiology.

Learning Objectives:

• To prepare the dentist to incorporate safe IV sedation administration into practice
• Properly access and obtain appropriate medical history and assessment of patients to determine suitability of moderate sedation
• Understand the regulations and requirements of state legislation / dental boards, to adhere to national standards  and guidelines
• To explain and understand  agonist-antagonist effects and pharmacokinetic properties of commonly used sedative agents
• To recognize and react to medical emergencies while providing leadership and direction to others involved in resuscitative efforts
• Manage the airway using basic and advanced equipment and techniques
• Effectively utilize monitoring, pharmaceuticals and rescue equipment 

Course Structure:

• The didactic portion of this course will consist of at least 60 hours of instruction, in the form of lectures, PowerPoint presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on practice utilizing simulation and live participant volunteers.
• In addition to 60 hours of didactic training participants will receive Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications, along with intensive hands-on airway management training utilizing simulation and be able to demonstrate proficient ventilation with multiple airway devices.
• Following completion of the introductory phase of the lecture/demonstration series, the participant will begin the clinical participation component at which time he/she will improve his/her IV sedation and venipuncture techniques. Anesthesia providers and sedation-trained dentists will be supervising at all times.
• Successful completion of a written exam will be required at the completion of the didactic and clinical portions of the program.
• Assisting/Monitoring staff will be encouraged to attend portions of the training. of administration.