Courses

This course consists of 7 modules. You’ll earn 9 CE credits upon completion.

Local anesthetics are the most used drugs in dentistry and are considered the most effective for pain management and prevention. However, the “shot” is the most fear-inducing facet of the dental experience for most patients. An estimated 75% of all dental office medical emergencies are stress-related and therefore preventable.
In this course, Dr. Stanley Malamed shares beneficial information on the injection armamentarium and comprehensive patient evaluation, as well as relevant anatomy and all injection techniques. You will learn about the localized and systemic complications that can arise with local anesthesia, and how to prevent and manage them. The course will cover the facts and fiction of local anesthesia and take an in-depth look at the future of pain control in dentistry.

Refresh your IV sedation training in your own office. DOCS Education's in-office training provides you with tailored instruction specific to your practice and your office. IV sedation is an effective, predictable and flexible mode of sedation that expands the number of medications you can use to make your patients more comfortable. You and your team will learn about novel agents, key drugs, equipment, emergency measures and other methods to assure patient safety and satisfaction. The course is offered in 1- or 2-day formats.

Even the best seminar presentation can't replicate the value of training in an actual clinical setting. That's why we offer a premium experience for dentists wishing to put their knowledge into practice. The Personal Learning Experience (PLE) places dentists and staff members within a pediatric dental clinic. This real-world setting provides the best possible look at how sedation can be provided safely and efficiently to a wide number of patients every single day. Participants gain vital access to successful clinical techniques and established practice management approaches.

Meharry Medical College in joint providership with the Washington AGD through its affiliation with DOCS Education has created a new 8-hour course* that fulfills the new one-time opioid course requirement for DEA registration. The course will cover a range of topics related to opioid prescribing and pain management required by the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act, including the risks and benefits of opioids, safe pharmacological management of dental pain and screening, treating and management of patients with substance abuse disorders, patient counseling and education, and more. It is worth 8 CE.

Sedation dentists treat patients with a variety of diseases. Some of those medical issues, like asthma and diabetes, are commonplace and well-diagnosed. Others, like sleep apnea, are common but go largely undiagnosed. Special dental management is also required for cardiac patients on antiplatelet drug therapy. You’ll earn 4 CE credit in this 3-module course that addresses the treatment of those with compromised health.

4 CE hours

Discover how to revolutionize pediatric dental care in this one-day course on Pediatric Minimal Sedation. Despite best efforts, many children and teens still face high rates of dental caries, often necessitating multiple appointments that burden both parents and dental practitioners alike. Led by renowned experts such as Dr. Roger Sanger, DDS, MS, Dr. Leslie Fang, MD, PhD, and anesthesiologist Dr. Steven Yun, MD, this program offers invaluable insights into the safe and efficient use of minimal oral sedation for children and teens. Learn to streamline treatment processes and reduce stress for patients and caregivers. You will earn 16 CE credits through a comprehensive blend of online pre-course work and in-person training. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and transform pediatric dental care in your practice.

Do you understand what’s happening internally to your patients when you administer sedation drugs? By knowing how popular drugs are absorbed, metabolized, and excreted you can better serve patients, particularly those prone to anxiety. In this course, Dr. Anthony Feck reveals the chemical processes at work during sedation treatment and how to manage them for maximum patient safety in this 4 module, 4 CE credit hour course.

4 CE hours