Renewal Course for Minimal Sedation (Level 1) Permit

Course Overview

This course presents a general review of concepts and methods applicable to minimal enteral sedation. The course is designed to satisfy TSBDE Sedation continuing education requirements for Minimal Sedation (Level I) permit holders. This course contains seven sections that must be completed sequentially, passing a short examination after each section before moving to the next one.

Participation in the course requires that you:

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• Not Paying With a Credit Card – Once our office receives your form of payment, the following business day an e-mail will be sent to you, at the address you provided, containing your User Code, Password and a link to a Logon Session page to begin the course

Complete all course sections yielding to 8 hours of didactic participation

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Objectives

Understand patient selection and drug selection criteria in Minimal sedation.

Recognize rules and recording keeping required in minimal sedation.

Utilize techniques useful in monitoring and administration of minimal sedation.

Understand management of urgency /emergency in minimal sedation.

Table of Contents
After you have successfully completed a section, you will take a required exam. You must achieve a passing score of 90%. If you fail to answer enough questions correctly, you will be instructed to re-take the exam and a new set of questions will be provided. You will have three chances to fulfill the requirements. If you are not successful, you will be instructed to re-take the section.

section 01: Techniques of Minimal Sedation
This section of the course will review basic concepts and practice of minimal sedation techniques. Topics discussed will include pre operative physical evaluation, informed consent, escorts, management of the routine medications used by the patient, timing of drug administration and the potential of re-administration. The presentation will conclude with a review of appropriate discharge criteria.

section 02: Patient Evaluation & Treatment Planning
This section presents an update on Patient Evaluation & Treatment planning including advantages and disadvantages for level I, minimal sedation & comparing them with those of other sedation modalities including Nitrous Oxide Oxygen inhalation sedation; assessment of patient anxiety levels in order to ensure optimal outcomes; and the detail that is required prior to sedation procedures that should appear in informed consent documents.

section 03: Pharmacology
This section addresses pharmacology of agents used in enteral (oral) and combination inhalation enteral sedation including drug interactions and incompatibilities. The section is presented to address pertinent information on the practical application of pharmacology in enteral and inhalation drugs used for minimal sedation. Also addressed are the pharmacology of sedation agents and emergency drugs for sedation procedures in Minimal Sedation; because the pharmacologic actions of sedative drugs are important in the appropriate selection and administration of drugs for Level I minimal Sedation procedures.

section 04: Monitoring
This section reviews monitoring techniques used in Minimal Sedation.

section 05: Rules and Records
This section will review TSBDE rules regarding the administration and documentation of minimal sedation in Texas.

section 06: Understanding& Managing Drug Interactions
This section presents information to create an understanding of the continuum of sedation through which the dentist can make appropriate choices of pharmacologic agents that can be safely and effectively used for various sedation procedures including Level I Minimal Sedation, Nitrous Oxide and local anesthesia. Utilization of processes to manage team education on adverse drug interactions will also be discussed.

section 07: Complications, Emergencies & Urgencies
This section will review common anticipated urgencies and emergencies in minimal sedation. Discussion will include over sedation, respiratory depression, airway obstruction, nausea and vomiting and aspiration. Emphasis will be placed on team management of an emergency.

Comprehensive Exam
After you have successfully completed the 11 course content sections, you will take the required comprehensive exam to finalize your participation in this course. You will be required to achieve a passing score of 80%. If you fail to answer enough questions correctly, you will be instructed to re-take the exam and a new set of questions will be provided. You will have three chances to fulfill the requirements. If you are not successful, you will be instructed to contact the Office of Continuing Dental Education.

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Presenter(s)

Disclosures & Policies

No Recording and Transcription Policy
To protect the privacy, security, and integrity of our programs, meetings, and events, recording of any kind is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by the department director. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Video recordings (camera, phone, webcam, or other devices)
- Audio recordings (phone, microphone, digital recorders, etc.)
- Screen captures or screen recordings
- AI-based or automated transcription tools (e.g., apps or software that convert speech to text)

Guidelines: All participants are expected to respect this policy at all times. If recording is necessary as an accommodation, or for education or administrative purposes, prior approval must be obtained in writing. Unauthorized recording or transcription may result in removal from the session and/or further administrative action. Exceptions may only be granted by the department director in advance. Taking detailed notes is encouraged, and participants are welcome to take pictures of the presentation slides for personal use.

Purpose: This policy ensures a safe and respectful environment, protects sensitive and proprietary information, and upholds the confidentiality of all participants.

Course Refund Policy
Please review the Course Refund Policy by clicking here. This policy includes information regarding requirements that attendees must comply with to remain eligible to receive CE, cancelling your registration, course transfers, etc.

Financial Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.

This educational activity is free from commercial bias. The planning committee, presenters, and authors have disclosed all financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this content, and any potential conflicts have been identified and mitigated according to ADA CERP standards. No commercial entities have influenced the content, selection, or presentation of materials, and no product endorsements or promotional activities are included in this presentation. Any mention of products, services, or companies is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement.

There is nothing to disclose for this course.

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Tuition

• Course Fee: $210

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Credit

Hours: 8

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts of UT Health San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio is recognized by the ADA CERP as a provider 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.

Specialty/AGD Code

• 340 - Anesthesia and Pain Management

Original Date: 01/01/2013 | Review Date: 08/31/2022 | Expiration Date: 08/30/2025

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