Essentials of Nitrous Oxide - (((Live))) via ZOOM
Made Easy-to-Understand!

Details:
      (((Live))) via ZOOM both days
      Dates - TO BE DETERMINED

CEUs: 14 CEUs

Tuition:
$797.00 for Dentists
$397.00 for Hygienists & Registered Nurses
$397.00 for Dental Assistants

​Registration at 7:30
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunday

Minnesota Board of Dentistry Approved
Missouri Dental Board Approved
Kansas Dental Board Approved
New Jersey Dental Board Approved
​Available for CE in California
Available for CE in Wisconsin

Available for Dentists of All States for CE credit

​Nitrous Oxide is Offered through the Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University.

Class Size is Limited! Join us for this understandable and interesting experience.
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Class Outline

Part I  Introduction
  • The History of Nitrous Oxide
  • Pain and anxiety
  • Indications for N2O/O2 in Dentistry
  • Relative and absolute contraindication for N2O in Dentistry
  • Alternatives to N2O in Dentistry

Part II  The Physical and Chemical Properties of N2O
  • What is N2O
  • How is it made
  • Chemical structure
  • Physical properties of N2O gas – blue tanks
  • Flammability
  • Blood/Gas solubility
  • Lipid solubility
  • Environmental effects

Part III  The Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of N2O
  • Pharmacokinetics of N2O – absorption, distribution, metabolism,
  • excretion - Diffusion hypoxia
  • Pharmacodynamics of N2O
  • MAC
  • Least Potent General Anesthetic
  • Maximum Recommended Dose (MRD)

Part IV  Anesthetic Concepts of N2O
  • Health History
  • Physical Consultation
  • Dental Diagnosis; Anesthesia Treatment Plan; Psychological Diagnosis
  • Informed Consent - Treatment consent; N2O Consent
  • Day-of Preoperative Assessment; NPO status
  • Physical Examination;  ASA Physical Status; Lung & Heart Auscultation; Airway Exam
  • Continuum of Sedation
  • Guedel's Signs of Anesthesia
  • Routes of Administration; Anatomy; Physiology of Respiration; Effects on Respiration
  • Occupational Hazards; Abuse; Heart disease; Liver disease; Kidney disease; Lung disease; Pregnancy/Fertility; Neurological damage; Anemia/DNA/Myelin; Gastrointestinal;  Sexual awareness
Part V  The Delivery of N2O/O2 to Patients
  • N2O Systems
  • N2O equipment
  • N2O supplies
  • The operatory
  • Infection control
  • Monitoring the patient’s vital signs
  • Charting; permanent records
  • Use with local anesthetic/Co-anesthetic agents
  • Reversal of N2O
  • Overdose of N2O
  • Patient recovery and discharge

Part VI  The Safety Issues of N2O/O2
  • Inclement weather
  • Shut off
  • Dosimeter badges
  • Types of tanks
  • Loss of tank pressure – N2O and O2
  • Full or Empty
  • Installing tanks
  • Storage of tanks
  • Alarms
  • Daily/monthly/yearly checks


Part VII Legal Issues Regarding the Use of N2O
  • Dental Licensure Rules and the Use of N2O
  • N2O Dental Board Permit Application
  • Who can administer and monitor N2OPart IX Anesthesia Medical Emergencies (including Nitrous Oxide Emergencies)


Part VIII  Anesthesia Medical Emergencies/Nitrous Oxide Emergencies

Part IX A Virtual Case Using N2O/O2 - Case Discussion

Part X Clinical Component: Monitoring and Administration of N2O/O2
  • 3 Inductions: Including Airway Lab
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Part XI Final Exam
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This continuing education activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts between Dynamic Dental Educators and Sedation Consult, LLC.  
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) through the joint program provider approval of Dynamic Dental Educators and Sedation Consult, LLC. Dynamic Dental Educators is approved for awarding FAGD/MAGD credit.  
The Information was given in a very, "non-threatening environment; nicely organized; so easily understood.
--Julie Kockelman, RDH

The class was very informative and professional and also had a relaxed group atmosphere. Dr. Schwartz and his staff were professional, welcoming, and helpful.-- Kris Korngable, RDH
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Offered Through:
The Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University.

Refund Policy: All sales are final. If unable to attend a registered course, credit will be applied toward one of our upcoming courses.