Course Description:

This course is worth 2.5 CE credits that are automatically issued upon successful completion.

Nitrous oxide sedation has been used in dentistry to reduce pain and anxiety since the 19th century. A Comprehensive Review of Nitrous Oxide, presented by Dean of DOCS Education’s faculty, Anthony Feck, DMD, covers the renewed appreciation for this odorless and colorless gas and why it remains a mainstay of safe sedation in the dental practice.

In this course, Dr. Feck reviews the history and chemical properties of N2O, as well as its safety record and effectiveness. You will learn protocols for administration, precautions to take, and potential risks to be aware of.

Course Objectives:

  • Review the physical and chemical properties of nitrous oxide.
  • Understand how nitrous oxide moves through the body. (1078, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089, 1090, 1091)
  • Compare the potency of N2O to other anesthetics.
  • Discuss the main side effects associated with nitrous oxide. ( 2730, 2731, 2732, 2733, 2734, 2735, 2736, 2737, 2738, 2739)
  • Learn its history and pharmacology.
  • Review when to use nitrous oxide on a pregnant patient.
  • Planning for patients with psychological and mental disorders.
  • Learn about the manufacturing process and distribution of N2O.
  • Discuss the economics and overhead of providing nitrous oxide.
  • Understand the importance of titration in sedation.
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of oversedation.
  • Review the necessary precautions for sedating children with N2O. ( 2695, 2696, 2697, 2698, 2699, 2700, 2701, 2702, 2703, 2704, 2705, 2706, 2707, 2708, 2709, 2710, 2711)

 

All sales are final.

Purchase of this course grants access for one year and requires an internet connection, computer with video and audio capabilities, and in some cases, Adobe Reader to view handouts and articles. 

You can download this course and watch it anywhere using the DOCS APP. Get it on Google Play or the Apple Store.

Watch the video and complete the quiz to earn 2.5 CE credits.

Scientific support and additional resources are available here. 
Course Objectives

This one-hour course provides a CE credit and explores the basics of nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation. Participants will learn signs of over-sedation and which should trigger immediate medical attention. 

Scientific support and additional resources are available here. 

AGD Subject Codes

(AGD Code - Definition - Hours)

340 Anethesia and Pain Control (Inhalation techniques for conscious sedation) - 2 hours

TOTAL HOURS: 2 hours

Original release date: 4/5/2012
Reviewed/Updated: 12/24/2020
 

Cancellations, Transfers, and Returns:

DOCS online courses are available to the purchaser for one year from date of purchase.
No refund of course tuition is available.

 

Faculty

 
 
 
 
Dr. Anthony Feck
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How can I meet my state’s requirements?

To learn more about how DOCS Education’s full range of courses can satisfy your state’s regulatory requirements, visit www.SedationRegulations.com. This unique online resource is kept up-to-date with the latest in sedation legislation by DOCS Education’s fulltime regulatory counsel. Contact one of our course advisers with any questions or visit our course listings to see upcoming classes and locations.

DOCS Education courses carry the AGD PACE certification

DOCS Education is the nation’s premier provider of safe sedation and advanced dentistry education, having trained almost 24,000 dentists. Since 2000, our courses have been accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. We offer extensive CE opportunities, both in-person and online, that meet your needs.

What is DOCS Education?

DOCS Education is an exclusive community of professionals serving at the forefront of dentistry. We offer world-class courses on safe sedation and advanced dentistry, relying on instructors who are consistently ranked among the very best in the nation. We also are a supportive network of members who guide one another to be better, more confident, more successful dentists.