Courses

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.

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.

If you need to renew your pediatric sedation dentistry permit, or just update your training, our 7-hour online course offers a convenient, cost-effective way to accomplish your goals. Either our PSD course (25 hours) or a pediatric residency are a pre-requisite to taking this online course. It is worth 7 CE hours.

Learn the medical considerations of basic anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology as they relate to pediatric dentistry in this concise review presented by Dr. Steve Yun, MD, an anesthesiologist and pediatric specialist. Dr. Yun will discuss the critical differences in pediatric anatomy that impact respiratory and pulmonary physiology, including the tongue, tonsils, head size, chest wall, and more. Learn the importance of clinical monitors, as well as vigilant visual monitoring and post-sedation protocols when treating pediatric patients. This course is worth .5 CE hours.

Learn how to determine the medication and calculate the correct dosage for pediatric dental patients. Presented by renowned pediatric dentist, Dr. Roger Sanger, DDS, MS, he will share his proven formula for determining safe dosages for single and two-dose protocols, as well as demonstrate how several actual patient cases were handled accordingly. You’ll learn what the best drug is for no memory, non-opioid treatment, which supplemental drugs to consider, and how to evaluate both patient and parent for pediatric sedation dentistry. This course is worth .5 CE hours.