Oral Conscious Sedation Training for Dental Healthcare Professionals

The following Oral Conscious Sedation Training for Dental Healthcare Professionals is designed to educate Dental Healthcare Provider(DHCPs) on safe and effective conscious sedation techniques, their appropriate indications, contraindications, and management to enhance patient care while reducing risk.

What you will learn:

• Definition and principles of conscious sedation versus general anesthesia and local anesthesia

• Pharmacology of benzodiazepines and nitrous oxide including mechanisms of action

• Medical indications and contraindications for conscious sedation in dental settings

• Equipment requirements, emergency preparation, and qualified personnel needed

• Recognition and management of technique-specific complications

• Post-procedure monitoring, recovery, and discharge considerations

• Clinical significance and interprofessional approach to enhancing patient outcomes

Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion to verify your participation in this activity. Course length: 45 minutes; CEU: 0.75.

The information contained in these trainings was derived from publications of NCBI (Government Sourced Material). None of the planners, authors or instructors for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by NCBI or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products. © 2025 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in Government Sourced Material. If you are not completely satisfied with this course within 30 days you will receive a full refund.