Course Description:

This program complies with the Kansas Board of Dentistry Rule 65-1444 that states “A dentist may utilize an assistant not licensed by the board in the administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide or oxygen, or both, if that person is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and has satisfactorily completed a course of instruction which has been approved by the board.”

DOCS has provided Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen training to thousands of dentists and staff since 1999 and is proud to offer specialized nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation training for Kansas dental assistants and hygienists.

This course will teach assistants the techniques of N2O and oxygen administration and monitoring, enabling them to maximize patient comfort and increase the practice’s productivity.

This course qualifies for 16 hours of CE credit that is automatically issued with a digital certificate upon successful completion. In addition to the online didactic education, the dental assistant must follow the instructions provided to acquiring hands-on training with five (5) patients, under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. The combination of didactic training and patient experience with dentist supervision allows the student to learn on their own schedule, with no travel required. Upon completion, the dental assistant should retain a copy of both as evidence of fulfillment of the Kansas requirements to administer and monitor N2O and/or oxygen.

Presented by DOCS Education with Dr. Anthony Feck and Dr. Carol Wilson, this comprehensive, N2O and oral sedation course will help the dental team maximize patient comfort and increase practice productivity. You will learn the fundamentals of providing safe and comfortable dental care using a combination of light oral sedation protocols.

Course Objectives:

  • Follow the ADA-recommended guidelines for minimal sedation.
  • Learn the science of nitrous oxide and other inhalation anesthetics.
  • Learn the proven and safe protocols for nitrous oxide and oxygen sedation, including the calculation of nitrous oxide gas used; pharmacology, biochemistry, and anatomy of nitrous oxide administration; emergency procedures; and the mechanics of operating a nitrous unit.
  • Review hands-on techniques of N2O administration, both fundamental and advanced.
  • Cover guidelines for patient monitoring and special equipment.
  • Understand airway management, including signs of an impending emergency.
  • Review prescribing, dispensing, and dosing oral sedatives, and related regulatory issues.
  • Learn to combine enteral/inhalation sedation.
  • Minimize nitrous exposure and biohazards for patients and staff.
  • Establish indications and contraindications for individual patient sedation.

Part 1:

Dental assistants and hygienists will complete sixteen hours of online didactic training through DOCS Education, on their own schedule, at their home or office. A digital manual will be provided to accompany the course. Students must pass the final quiz with a 70% or greater grade before moving on to clinical training.

Course participants will have unlimited electronic access to DOCS’ highly respected and experienced faculty members for questions regarding the course content.

Part 2:

Once students have completed and passed the didactic requirements, they must administer and monitor nitrous oxide and/or oxygen to five (5) patients in a clinical setting under observation by a Kansas-licensed dentist.

The Kansas dentist you choose (generally the employer dentist) will document competency and completion on a form provided by DOCS, and the signed affidavit will be proof of completion.

Part 3:

The dental assistant should retain a copy of certificate of completion and the signed affidavit in order to legally administer and monitor N2O and/or oxygen under indirect dentist supervision.

Important: The Kansas Board of Dentistry has specific regulations regarding dental team members. Please contact DOCS Education’s course advisors to learn more about other state’s regulations for team monitoring.

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.

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AGD Subject Codes

340 Anesthesia & Pain Management (Inhalation techniques for conscious sedation) – 16 hours 

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.

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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.