Courses

This 8 hour CE course is delivered by John Dovgan, DDS, State Board investigator, and expert witness. How do dentists providing sedation services avoid malpractice claims? Two things. First, they educate themselves on the nuances and peculiarities of anesthetics. Second, they avoid common, but entirely preventable, mistakes. In this course, Dr. Dovgan, DDS explains how malpractice claims are processed. He also shows what to do to ensure one is not filed against you.

8 CE hours

Learn to navigate the state dental regulations and federal policies that could impact your practice. The national dental guidelines, federal policies, and state-by-state regulations are so diverse and constantly changing that you would need a lawyer to keep apprised of them all. Fortunately, DOCS Education employs a regulatory expert who understands the importance of protecting your practice, your patients, and yourself. Presented by David Palmer, Esq., DOCS’ full-time Regulatory Counsel, this vital course can keep you out of legal jeopardy by teaching you how to avoid the most common regulation issues dentists face. You will learn the latest on the DEA MATE Act requirements, drug inventory and recordkeeping, typical HIPAA violations, and how to meet the Standard of Care with appropriate staffing and training. It is worth 1.5 CE.

This online course qualifies for 2 hours of CE credit that is automatically issued with a digital certificate upon successful completion.

​​​​​​​Preparing for a dental board inspection needn’t be stressful for sedation dentists, as long as you understand what’s expected beforehand and have the training and protocols in place to maximize your patients’ safety. In this in-depth course presented by Dr. Steve Yun, MD, anesthesiologist, and medical consultant for DOCS Education, you will learn the most important areas in which to be prepared, including equipment, documentation, medications, and the most common dental office medical emergencies that can occur.

Dr. Yun explains that a good plan is not enough – practice, safety checklists, visual cognitive aids, and a culture of communication will all help ensure a successful dental board inspection.

2 CE