AAPD's Contemporary Sedation of Children for the Dental Practice 

Date  
October 22-24, 2010

Location
Westin Gaslamp Quarter Hotel
910 Broadway Circle
San Diego, CA 92101

Registration Fees
AAPD Member - $895
AAPD Student - $395
Nonmember Dentist - $1,095

CE Credits
19 hours  

Course Summary
The sedation course is intended for pediatric dentists who have had training in sedation techniques during their graduate or residency training programs. Although the course involves a series of lectures on key topics associated with sedation (e.g. monitoring of the patient), materials are provided that include a narrative on issues such as child personality and selection of drugs and a reference list.

The course is consistent with the ADA’s Guidelines on Teaching Pain Control and Sedation to Dentists and Dental Students in a Continuing Education Program. The level of the course, according to the ADA’s Guidelines, Part II, Definitions, Education Courses, is that of a survey course and does not offer direct, clinical patient management.

* This course may be used towards meeting the requirements for certification/recertification in the State of California. The AAPD is a recognized provider for continuing education under permit 2272 from the State of California.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should have a better understanding of the:

• Describe the pediatric anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular and central nervous system related to sedation.
• Describe the commonly observed pharmacological effects of sedative agents used in pediatric sedations.
• Describe the appropriate physical assessment of the pediatric patient including risk assessment.
• Choose appropriate sedative(s) for the individual pediatric patient based on behavior, temperament and dental needs.
• Describe and discuss guidelines associated with the sedation of pediatric patients.
• Describe the use of nitrous oxide when used in combination with other sedative agents for use in pediatric patients.
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of sedation and consider alternatives.
• List the complications associated with sedation of the pediatric patient.
• Discuss the prevention, recognition and management of these complications.
• Discuss the pharmacological effects of combined drug therapy, their implications and management.

More Information
Visit the AAPD's website page for this program.