Courses

Individuals suffering from chronic medical problems are one of the fastest-growing segments of your patient population. Advanced sedation dentistry has changed the dynamics of caring for medically complex patients, allowing large numbers of those suffering from chronic medical and psychological problems to be seen and safely treated in-office by a qualified general dentist.

DOCS faculty members Anthony S. Feck, DMD, and Leslie Shu-Tung Fang, MD, PhD, have developed the Master Series: Advanced Sedation training course for general dentists in the pharmacology, physiology, psychology, and clinical techniques necessary to safely treat them. You will learn to safely manage sedation and non-sedation appointments of ASA III+ patients with asthma, diabetes, bleeding disorders, and more in this case-based, didactic program. Adult Oral Sedation Dentistry or current sedation permit is a prerequisite for this course.

16 hours CE

This online course qualifies for 1.5 hour of CE credit that is automatically issued with a digital certificate upon completion.

“The minutes matter.”

In the case of a medical emergency in the dental office, dentists and their teams need to think fast and undertake lifesaving actions in order to improve a patient’s chances for a successful outcome. This incredibly important and informative course, presented by Dr. Steve Yun, MD, anesthesiologist, and medical consultant for DOCS Education, will address the most common medical events that may occur in the dental office, as well as the recommended emergency responses for each.

Dr. Yun will also outline the appropriate delegation of roles for the doctor and team members that will make the minutes count in emergency scenarios, such as administering epinephrin, using an AED, or reviving a pediatric patient.

Course Objectives:

In order to practice safe dental sedation, it is important to understand how to identify and prevent hazards that can impede patient safety. Presented by Dr. Steve Yun, a board-certified M.D. and Dental Anesthesiologist, he will discuss the latest strategies and tips on how to reduce the impact of cognitive errors during dental sedation.

1 CE hour

According to statistics, during your dental career, you will experience two or more medical emergencies in your practice. During this 90-minute course, Dr. Jerry Wellbrock will discuss how to handle medical emergencies in your practice. He will share the techniques used to sustain the patient’s life, along with what it felt like to be in charge of a medical emergency coordinated with local EMS. This course is worth 1.5 CE.

1.5 CE hours

This course provides 4 CE.

While medical emergencies are relatively rare in dentistry, statistics show that you will experience two or more incidents in your practice throughout your career. Therefore, being able to respond to such emergencies with knowledge and confidence is an essential skill for every dental professional and components of an emergency response dental team. 

This licensure renewal training will be presented by three esteemed DOCS faculty members: Dr. Steve Yun, a board-certified M.D. and Dental Anesthesiologist in Southern California; Dr. Jerry Wellbrock, a seasoned clinician with over 30 years of experience and Jim Bovia, Paramedic, who is also the instructor for DOCS’ ACLS certification training. 

4CE Credits

This online course qualifies for 1.5 hour of CE credit that is automatically issued with a digital certificate upon completion.

​​​​​​​An informed medical evaluation is critical for determining risk factors when sedating dental patients. In this information-packed course presented by Dr. Steve Yun, MD, an anesthesiologist and medical consultant for DOCS Education, you’ll learn the significance of a comprehensive pre-sedation evaluation for optimal patient care and safety.

Dr. Yun will discuss the importance of reviewing the patient’s physical assessment and health history, as well as medical and behavioral disorders in case selection criteria. He’ll share the guidelines and risk factors for accepting and treating sedation patients with respiratory factors, psychiatric conditions, hypertension, cardiac conditions, and more.

1.5 CEU