Oral Sedation in Dentistry

Oral Sedation in Dentistry is organized by Dental Anesthesia Online, Ltd. (DAO).

Original Release: 09/20/2010
Last Review: 02/01/2020
Current Expiration: 06/28/2025

CE Hours: 1

Course Description:
Fear of dentistry is commonplace.  Untreated fear produces medical emergencies. Managing dental fear through oral sedation is discussed including recommended drugs and a regimen for administration.

Course Objectives:
• List the available routes of drug administraiton used in management of the fearful dental patients
• Describe the advantages / disadvantages of each route of drug administration
• List 4 common orally administered drugs used for sedation in fearful adult dental patients
• List 4 common orally administered drugs used for sedation in fearful pediatric patients

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

1.0 CE Hours