Course Description:
This online course qualifies for .5 hours of CE credit that is automatically issued with a digital certificate upon completion.
In this course, you will learn how to determine the medication and calculate the correct dosage for pediatric dental patients. Presented by DOCS Education and renowned pediatric dentist, Dr. Roger Sanger, DDS, MS.
Dr. Sanger will share his proven formula for determining safe dosages for single and two-dose protocols, as well as demonstrate how several actual patient cases were handled accordingly. You’ll learn what the best drug is for no memory, non-opioid treatment, which supplemental drugs to consider, and how to evaluate both patient and parent for pediatric sedation dentistry.
Course Objectives:
- Learn safe and effective single-dose protocol for sedating pediatric patients.
- Learn two-drug sedation protocols for pediatric patients where permitted.
- Understand the appropriate use of Midazolam and Hydroxyzine in sedating patients.
- Learn the formula for determining proper medication dosing based on weight for pediatric patients.
- Examine the process of choosing pediatric patients and parents appropriate for your practice.
This class is intended for doctors and team members who have already taken our Pediatric Sedation Dentistry course. Previous attendance or current GA, IV, or pediatric sedation permit is a prerequisite for this online training class.
Purchase of this course grants access for one year and requires an internet connection, a 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 .5 CE credits.
Scientific support and additional resources are available here.
NOTE: Many dental boards require that a specified portion of your CE credits be via in-person attendance at live courses. Check your state's rules!