Course Description:
This online course qualifies for 2 hours of CE credit that is automatically issued with a digital certificate upon successful completion.
Preparing for a dental board inspection needn’t be stressful for sedation dentists, as long as you understand what’s expected beforehand and have the training and protocols in place to maximize your patients’ safety. In this in-depth course presented by Dr. Steve Yun, MD, anesthesiologist, and medical consultant for DOCS Education, you will learn the most important areas in which to be prepared, including equipment, documentation, medications, and the most common dental office medical emergencies that can occur.
Dr. Yun explains that a good plan is not enough – practice, safety checklists, visual cognitive aids, and a culture of communication will all help ensure a successful dental board inspection.
Course Objectives:
- Review the proper equipment for all emergency contingencies.
- Evaluate the facility and operatory space to safely accommodate patient and team.
- Identify best practices for medication storage and documentation protocols.
- Learn to prepare and display all credentials for board inspection.
- Understand the importance of continuous monitoring of patient vital signs during sedation and in recovery.
- Identify the most important equipment every dental office should have.
- Review bag mask ventilation (BMV), a critical life-saving skill.
- Learn reversal procedures and medications for sedation or opioid overdose.
- Understand tools and steps for a surgical airway procedure.
- Review the meaning of PACE and CUS in the culture of team communication.
Requirements vary by state so learn what you’ll need to prepare for through your individual state dental board.
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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.
Watch the video and complete the quiz to earn 2 CE credits.
You can download this course and watch it anywhere using the DOCS APP. Get it on Google Play or the Apple Store.