Courses

Advances in both dentistry and medicine are constantly occurring and it’s vital for the dental professional to stay apprised and understand developments that may impact patient care. This year there are substantial changes, including the recent fanfare surrounding Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound. It’s clear that dentists will be seeing a lot of these medications, either in treatment for diabetes or as designer drugs for weight loss. Dr. Leslie Fang, MD, PhD, and DOCS Medical Director, presents a comprehensive review of the latest in medicine in Pay to Starve: You Are What You Eat. Discussion includes the newest medication options for diabetes mellitus and weight loss management, their impact on cardiovascular conditions, and the oral complications for patients on chemotherapy or immunotherapy – plus more up-to-date information from the 14th Edition of The Ultimate Cheat Sheets. 2 CE

When a medical emergency occurs 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. Presented in conjunction with the Washington AGD, this course will thoroughly review the 12 emergency scenarios and provide documentation for you and your team to conduct future in-office trainings yourself. The program will offer 4 hours of in-person training to be completed on July 12, 2024, at the Washington AGD offices in Seattle, Washington. 

Patient monitoring is a crucial component of any IV or oral sedation dentistry practice, and a well-trained team can ensure patient safety. Presented in conjunction with the Washington AGD, this comprehensive course will teach qualified Washington team members proper anesthesia monitoring for maximized patient comfort and increased practice productivity. WA team members will qualify for 16 hours of CE credit after successfully completing the online video modules and live, in-person training on July 12, 2024.

Presented by Dr. Anthony Feck, Dean of Faculty for DOCS Education, this special program focuses on 25 critical safety tips tailored for sedation dentists who are treating a diverse patient population. Even if you have a perfect record, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and increase your confidence level, while benefitting from a quarter-century of sedation dentistry training. A Q&A session from the original recording follows for additional insights. It is worth 1.5 CE.

This Light Sedation online course qualifies for Illinois’ nitrous oxide administration and monitoring requirements*. It provides 8 hours of CE credit that is issued with a digital certificate upon successful completion of the lecture, clinical component, and a minimum exam score of 75%.  

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 Illinois dental assistants and hygienists.

This Light Sedation online course qualifies for Colorado’s nitrous oxide administration requirements*. It provides 14 hours of CE credit that is automatically issued with a digital certificate upon successful completion of 8 didactic hours, 6 clinical hours, and a minimum exam score of 75% .  

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 Colorado dental hygienists.