DentalEDU.TV Course Catalogue

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1. Describe basic principles of preoperative assessment, including protocols for medical consultation. 2. Explain basic pathophysiological features of common disease states. 3. Explain the rationale for medically prescribed drug classes and identify potential impacts they may have on patient management, including potential drug interactions. 4. Identify age-related changes and anesthetic considerations regarding geriatric patients. 5. Describe anesthetic considerations for patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. 6. Describe the appropriate management of cardiovascular and pulmonary complications.

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This seminar will highlight pathophysiological principles that provide a foundation for preoperative assessment. Particular attention is given to the most commonly prescribed medications, which not only reflect the nature and severity of specific diseases, but also present potential interactions with medications used in dental and oral surgery practice. Recognition and management of acute complications will also be addressed, including analysis of conventional therapeutic algorithms. Topics: Basic principles of preoperative assessment and medical consultation. Essential pathophysiological features of common disease states and how they may alter conventional dental treatment and drug usage. Considerations for geriatric patients. Considerations for patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Drug classes and/or preparations having potential for drug interactions. Management of cardiovascular and pulmonary complications

Credits: 5.5

Price: 200.00

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This course targets dentists who are not currently using nitrous oxide in their practices but wish to begin. Many dental staffs have an increasing responsibility to monitor sedated patients and will also benefit. The course also covers the use of oral sedation augmenting nitrous oxide and will benefit all dentists.

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From the days of Morton and Wells, dentistry has been at the forefront of healthcare in helping the patients cope with the stress and anxiety of treatment. Today, there is a renewed emphasis on aiding apprehensive patients. Because of it ability to wear off quickly, nitrous oxide continues a valuable tool in this endeavor.

Credits: 6.0

Price: 180.00

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This course explores the underlying types of dental fear and the impact on a patient’s personality. Skills to identify these fears and alternatives to treat the patient’s fears will be discussed. Offices are encouraged to attend as a group. Principles learned will benefit dentists, clinical assistants, hygienists and business staff.

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Research indicates that an overwhelming percentage of patients find dental care to be an anxiety-producing experience. At the same time, dentists and dental teams are frustrated when techniques that comfort one patient backfire on another.

Credits: 4.5

Price: 170.00

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1. Debunk myths associated with the care of special-needs patients in the office 2. Understand how gentle restraint, nitrous oxide, and/or selected oral drugs enable successful management of anxious and special-needs patients 3. Learn additional tips and techniques culled from my 35 years and 30,000 sedation cases in the dental office 4. Consider the following Three Questions: a. What patient populations might you serve? b. Why might you want to treat cases in the O.R.? c. How might you go about it?

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Is your discomfort with managing anxious or special-needs patients holding you back from treating these populations? Patients who suffer from situational anxiety, phobias, autism, Alzheimer’s Disease, who are too young to be cooperative, or who are mentally challenged present particular management problems for the dentist and his or her staff. In this course we will explore common misconceptions about treating special-needs patients. Then, you will learn how to successfully manage anxious patients and most special-needs patients in your dental office by using simple techniques such as nitrous oxide, oral sedation drugs, Velcro® restraints, and mouth props. Find out how to easily expand your practice by serving these additional patient populations.

Credits: 3.5

Price: 140.00

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Understand and know the core seven medications your office needs for medical emergencies • Recognize and discuss management of common medical emergencies including those related to sedation and various forms of anesthesia • Discuss potential complications of drugs used in sedation and various forms of anesthesia • Recognize adverse reactions to drugs and implement appropriate interventions, • Describe all contents within the emergency drug kit and know their uses • Recognize and treat any potential medical emergency situations • Know how to administer medications via IM/IO routes • Medical emergency algorithms associated with each emergency medications • Know how to use the Emergency Drug Checklist • Know how to use the Emergency Treatment Record • Thorough review of Emergency Drug Kit developed for dentists • Know the Six Links of Survival to make your office a Patient-Rescue Ready office • Review of office Medical Emergency Plan • Evaluation methods (written/online testing), • Office preparation, armamentarium, prevention and treatment of emergencies and emergency algorithms for common emergencies

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This course objectives will train, prepare and organize dentists and their staff to recognize, treat and hopefully prevent complications and emergencies including those related to sedation and anesthesia. 

Credits: 1.5

Price: 70.00

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• Developing and implementing Medical Emergency Plan for your office • Recognize and discuss management of common medical emergencies including those related to sedation and various forms of anesthesia • Thorough understanding of medical emergency planning, documentation and implementation including the following documents: Medical Emergency Plan CALL 911 Instructions Emergency Treatment Record Document Patient Safety Coordinator Duties Emergency Drug Checklist Emergency Medication STAT Chart 30 Second Emergency Response Protocol Monthly Mock Drill Log Local Anesthetic Monthly Inventory Log Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Checklist Medical Emergency Center Pre-Operative Medication Dosage Form Anesthesia Dosage Form “TIME-OUT” Pre-Procedural Checklist • Office preparation, armamentarium, prevention and treatment of emergencies and emergency algorithms for common emergencies • Review of medical emergency management program for your office • Development of Medical Emergency Mock Drills and the proper way to initiate them in your office • Development of Medical Emergency Algorithms and how they work together with the Mock Drills

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This course objectives will train, prepare and organize dentists and their staff to recognize, treat and hopefully prevent complications and emergencies including those related to sedation and anesthesia. 

Credits: 1.5

Price: 70.00

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Recognize and discuss management of common medical emergencies including those related to sedation and various forms of anesthesia • Discuss potential complications of drugs used in sedation and various forms of anesthesia • Recognize adverse reactions to drugs and implement appropriate interventions, • Describe emergency equipment such Automated External Defibrillators (AED), Vital Sign Monitors, Airway adjuncts, etc. • Demonstrate airway management and rescue techniques • Recognize and treat any potential medical emergency situations • Thorough understanding of medical emergency planning • Patient physical and medical evaluation, • Overview of complications of sedation and anesthesia • Patient monitoring techniques • Review of anatomy of the airway, • Thorough review of an Emergency Airway Kit for dentists • Review of emergency equipment needed within your office • Principals of airway management • Airway and emergency management algorithms • Review of office Medical Emergency Plan • Know the Six Links of Survival • Know the Emergency Treatment Record • Office preparation, armamentarium, prevention and treatment of emergencies and emergency algorithms for common emergencies Understand the following: -Bag Valve Mask Technique -Oxygen technique with nasal cannula -Oropharyngeal/Nasopharyngeal Technique -Advanced airways such as King LT, LMAs, Combitube -Intubation -Foreign Body Obstruction Removal -Cricothyrotomy -Review of an Airway Emergencies Kit -Medical Emergency Algorithm discussion of the following: Apnea patient Benzodiazepine overdose patient Narcotic overdose patient Laryngospasm patient Foreign Body Obstructed patient

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This course objectives will train, prepare and organize dentists and their staff to recognize, treat and hopefully prevent complications and emergencies including those related to sedation and anesthesia. 

Credits: 1.5

Price: 70.00

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Recognize and discuss management of common medical emergencies including those related to sedation and various forms of anesthesia • Discuss potential complications of drugs used in sedation and various forms of anesthesia • Recognize adverse reactions to drugs and implement appropriate interventions, • Describe emergency equipment such Automated External Defibrillators (AED), Vital Sign Monitors, Airway adjuncts, etc. • Recognize and treat any potential medical emergency situations • Thorough understanding of medical emergency planning, documentation and implementation • Patient physical and medical evaluation • Review of emergency equipment needed within your office • Medical emergency management algorithms • Review of office Medical Emergency Plan • Know the Six Links of Survival • Know the Emergency Treatment Record • Office preparation, armamentarium, prevention and treatment of emergencies and emergency algorithms for common emergencies • Review of medical emergency planning and documentation Thorough understanding of medical emergency algorithms involving the following: • -Sudden Cardiac Arrest Patient • -Anaphylaxis Patient -Angina/Myocardial Infarction Patient -Foreign Body Obstruction Patient -Seizure Patient -Asthmatic Attack Patient -Hypoglycemic Patient -Local Anesthetic Toxicity Patient -Stroke Patient -Emesis Patient -Hyperventilation Patient -Syncopal Patient

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This course objectives will train, prepare and organize dentists and their staff to recognize, treat and hopefully prevent complications and emergencies including those related to sedation and anesthesia. 

Credits: 2.0

Price: 70.00