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This program complies with the Florida Board of Dentistry Rule 64B5-14.003 that states that a dentist may use or employ and authorize a dental hygienist (Rule 64B5-16.006) to initiate and dental assistant to monitor nitrous oxide under indirect supervision upon completion of a two-day course of training as described in the ADA guidelines.

This course will teach assistants and hygienists the techniques of N2O administration and monitoring, enabling them to maximize patient comfort and increase the practice’s productivity and 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 hygienists and assistant must follow the instructions provided to acquiring hands-on training with five (5) patients, under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

16 CE and 5 patients

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This Light Sedation online course is board-approved and qualifies for West Virginia’s N2O Qualified Monitor Certificate Class 2*. It provides 16 hours of CE credit that is automatically issued with a digital certificate upon successful completion and a passing score of 75%. Applications required by the West Virginia Board of Dentistry to be certified are included in the course content.

16 CE

 

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As rare as medical emergencies in the dental setting are, it’s still critical to have the proper equipment as well as training in the event of a crisis. Review the essential components for an emergency kit in this course presented by DOCS Education and Jim Bovia, EMT-P. He will review the life-saving tools every dental practice needs on hand, as well as an overview of their use in an emergency. It is worth 1 CE.
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Pain, fear, and anxiety can all affect cardiac rhythm. Jim Bovia, EMT-P will discuss the electrical system of the heart and how to identify a normal rhythm plus different irregular heart rates that could indicate a cardiac event. You will learn how to read a heart rhythm monitor, recognize the signs of a serious cardiac event, and identify the underlying causes of irregular heart rates. This course is worth .5 CE hours.
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Medical emergencies in the dental setting are rare, but it’s vitally important to be prepared in the event of unforeseen occurrences. Learn the essential components of an emergency response dental team in this course presented by Jim Bovia, EMT-P. Jim Bovia will share a recording of an actual team training for a cardiac event, while explaining the six positions of a high-performance emergency team. Participants will review the different roles of dentist and team during an emergency and how to practice effective closed-loop communication. It is worth .5 CE.

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 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. This licensure renewal training will be presented by two esteemed DOCS faculty members: Dr. Steve Yun, a board-certified M.D. and Dental Anesthesiologist in Southern California, and Dr. Jerry Wellbrock, a seasoned clinician with over 30 years of experience. It is worth 3 CE. 

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