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Review Course in Moderate Sedation & Advanced Emergency Procedures in the Dental Office (Level 2 and Level 3 Sedation Review)

Live and Interactive Webinar
TSBDE Approved Course for Recertification

November 14, 2025

Course Overview

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) requires level 2 and level 3 sedation permit holders to complete approved continuing education every 2 years to maintain the sedation permit. This includes current (within the last 2 years) BLS, current ACLS (or PALS if treating children 12 years and under), and (every 2 years) an additional 8 hours of moderate sedation review. This course provides the “additional 8 hours of moderate sedation review”. Individuals who complete the course will receive documentation that they have completed an approved moderate sedation review course.


Objectives

  • Review the Texas rules and regulations regarding the administration of moderate enteral and moderate parenteral sedation
  • Update the dentist on patient evaluation for the administration of moderate sedation
  • Update the dentist on monitoring techniques for moderate sedation
  • Update the dentist on pharmacology relating to moderate sedation
  • Update the dentist on the management of sedation emergencies and common medical emergencies
  • Review basic EKG interpretation
  • Review airway management techniques useful in the administration of moderate sedation
  • Review risk management in moderate conscious sedation

  • Presenter(s)

    • Ernest B. Luce, DDS
      • ERNEST B. LUCE, DDS, received his DDS degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 1985. In June of 1986, he completed a one year General Practice Residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Upon completion of the residency, Dr. Luce joined the Department of General Dentistry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Currently he is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Health Science Center, and he also maintains a part time private practice in general dentistry in San Antonio.

        His teaching duties include didactic presentations as well as clinical supervision of graduate general dentistry residents. Dr. Luce served as Head of the Graduate Division of the Department of General Dentistry and Program Director for the General Practice Residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio from 1993 to 1999. He also served as the Department Chairman for the Department of Hospital Dentistry, University Hospital, in San Antonio during that same time period. You may contact this author at luce@uthscsa.edu
    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.

    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.

    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.


    Time

    Check-in: 7:30 AM
    Program time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


    Location

    Live Interactive Webinar


    Tuition

    • Individual: $255

    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.

    Email Notification for Live Interactive Webinar

    On the week of the course, you will receive an email with a link to this virtual webinar. This same email will also provide a link to the course handout as a PDF document. Download this PDF to your device. Remember to look for this email notice at the email address you provided us when creating your UT Health CDE account (MyProfile). Check your email account’s inbox, junk, and spam folders.

    Review the Refund & Attendance Policies Carefully

    Click here to review the full refund and attendance policies that pertain to our courses. By registering for this course, you agree to comply with these policies in order to receive CE and understand that non-compliance results in forfeiture of tuition funds and CE.

    Notice Regarding Make-Up Sessions

    Please note that there are no make-up sessions for webinar courses. If you do not attend your webinar session, you forfeit your CE as well as your tuition payment. If you have any questions, please contact us at smile@uthscsa.edu or call us at 210-567-3177 during normal business hours, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, Monday - Friday.

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    Review the Refund & Attendance Policies Carefully
    Click here to review the full refund and attendance policies that pertain to our courses. By registering for this course, you agree to comply with these policies in order to receive CE and understand that non-compliance results in forfeiture of tuition funds and CE.

    Notice Regarding Make-Up Sessions
    Please note that there are no make-up sessions for webinar courses. If you do not attend your webinar session, you forfeit your CE as well as your tuition payment. If you have any questions, please contact us at smile@uthscsa.edu or call us at 210-567-3177 during normal business hours, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, Monday - Friday.


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