Courses

Physicians often question why pediatric dentistry does not follow a medical model.  Instead of using nitrous only with multiple visits, why not provide a single visit with nitrous PLUS a safe, no memory, non-opioid drug protocol on manageable children?  As Dr. Roger Sanger explains in this online course, this protocol not only eliminates fear in children, it also reduces parental health care concerns of multiple office visits with the threat of infectious disease transmission. 

1.5 CE hours

Learn the significance of case evaluation and selection when sedating pediatric dental patients. Presented by Drs. Roger Sanger, DDS, MS, and Dr. Steve Yun, MD. You’ll learn which pediatric patients can be sedated in the dental office and when it’s wise to refer out. Dr. Yun will also share the guidelines and risk factors for accepting sedation patients with upper respiratory infections (URIs). This course is worth 1 CE hour.

It is essential to understand the protocol and formulation of Midazolam is essential when treating pediatric sedation patients. Presented by Dr. Steve Yun, a board-certified anesthesiologist, and Dr. Roger Sanger, DDS, this course will discuss the history and formulation of midazolam, its advantages and disadvantages for pediatric patients, key elements to consider when selecting patients, and additional drugs that can be used safely in conjunction. It is worth 1.75 CE hours.