Essentials of Nitrous Oxide (((ONLINE)))
         for Dentistry Parts 1 and 2

​Made Easy-to-Understand!
Part 1: Study 10 learning modules online at your own pace.
Part 2: Clinical Completion is (((LIVE))) and totally online.

Overview
Students will study and fully understand the Anesthetic Concepts necessary to safely and confidently administer Nitrous Oxide to a dental patient. You will start by learning about the gases Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen, assessing the patient, preparing the patient, understanding the basic pharmacology of the gases, along with the systems used to administer the gases to a patient.
Our course is accepted by Dental Boards and can provide the student with 14 hours of ADA/CERP continuing education credit.

New: Now available for Florida. 

Details:
Please note that this course requires at least fourteen (14) hours of personal study time per State Dental Board requirements.

Tuition: for Part 1 & 2  (14 CEU)
$797.00 for Dentists
$397.00 for Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and Registered Nurses
(Tuition includes Part 1 and Part 2)

​Here is How this Works:

1. Sign up for the Online Course.
2. Download all nine PDF modules from the registration page.
3. Study at your own pace. You complete the lectures at your own pace. No pressure to finish by a certain time.
4. Email, text, or call us with any questions regarding the class materials. We want you to understand the materials!
5. Set up an appointment with Dr. Schwartz for Part 2.
6. Set up a convenient final examination date .
7. Simple!
8. Call, email, or text if you have any questions.
SedationConsult@outlook.com,  text, or call  (573) 268-4899.

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You must have studied all nine PDF learning modules prior to participating in the Online Clinical Completion Part 2.

(Sedation Consult reserves the right to reschedule Part 2 for a future time with the student if they have not completed their learning modules)
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ONLINE Course offered through: The Center for Advanced Dental Education at
Saint Louis University; and Sedation Consult, LLC.

CEUs: 14; Part 2 - Essentials of Nitrous Oxide ONLINE LIVE Clinical Component must be completed in order to receive credit.

Missouri Dental Board Approved
Kansas Dental Board Approved
​Minnesota Dental Board Approved
North Dakota Dental Board Approved
South Dakota Dental Board Approved
Available for Illinois.
Available for Wisconsin.
Available for California.
​Available for Texas.
Available for Florida - NEW
Available for CE for All States for 14 CE credits.
Check with your state dental rules prior to enrollment.

​Clinical Completion Date (for Part 2)
Contact Dr. Schwartz at SedationConsult@outlook.com or Text/Call (573) 268-4899 when you feel prepared.
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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 Clinical Component: Monitoring and Administration of N2O/O2
  • 7 Patient Experiences

Part X Final Exam
​Dynamic Dental Educators is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.  Dynamic Dental Educators designates the listed activities continuing education credits after each course title.
 
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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Put Your Knowledge of Nitrous Oxide Together
Essentials of Nitrous Oxide Online Practice Exam
For Texas Sedation Dentists regarding 22 Tex. Administrative Code 110.13
Required preoperative checklist for administration of Nitrous Oxide and Levels 1,2,3, and 4 Sedation and Anesthesia.
We have prepared a no-charge packet of forms and guides that we use in our practice of dental sedation to assist you with your requirement.
Refund Policy: All sales are final. If unable to attend a registered course, credit will be applied toward one of our upcoming courses.