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Minimal Enteral (Oral) Sedation and Emergency Procedures - DS4 Students

TSBDE-Approved Course for Certification

May 11, 2026 - May 14, 2026

Course Overview

Successful completion of this course will provide the necessary training for a dentist to apply to the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners for a permit to administer minimal enteral (oral) sedation (level 1 permit). The course is a 16 hour curriculum of lecture with simulated patient scenarios and multiple case discussions.

Course Schedule

  • Monday, May 11, 2026: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday, May 14, 2026: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • There will be a 30 minute lunch on both days, please bring your own lunch.

  • Objectives

  • Understand current TSBDE rules and regulations regarding minimal sedation
  • To outline the pharmacology of commonly utilized oral sedatives and appropriate techniques
  • Weigh advantages and disadvantages of various oral medications
  • Discuss medical considerations for sedation
  • Address pediatric considerations
  • Provide a comprehensive review of patient evaluation including medical history and vital signs

  • 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.

    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.


    Time

    Check-in: 7:00 AM
    Program time: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM both days


    Location

    UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    7703 Floyd Curl Dr
    San Antonio, TX 78229


    Tuition

    • Individual: $100

    (Enter the supercode “awesomedentists” at the payment page to not be charged. The code is case sensitive, do not include quotation marks.
    *Lunch will not be provided)


    Credit

    Hours: 16

    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
    • 010 - Basic Sciences
    • 565 - Documentation and Risk Management
    • 130 - Electives
    • 566 - HIPAA
    • 346 - Opioid, Controlled Substances, and Pain Management
    • 153 - Psychosocial Anxiety & Fear In Dentistry
    • 157 - Substance Abuse

    Course Schedule

  • Monday, May 11, 2026: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday, May 14, 2026: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • There will be a 30 minute lunch on both days, please bring your own lunch.
  • Free Tuition

    Enter the supercode “awesomedentists” at the payment page to not be charged. The code is case sensitive, do not include quotation marks.
    *Lunch will not be provided

    Register now!

    Register now!

    Course Schedule

  • Monday, May 11, 2026: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday, May 14, 2026: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • There will be a 30 minute lunch on both days, please bring your own lunch.
  • Free Tuition
    Enter the supercode “awesomedentists” at the payment page to not be charged. The code is case sensitive, do not include quotation marks.
    *Lunch will not be provided


    Register for other dates
    May 11, 2026

    • For help or questions about this program, you can contact us at:
    • Phone: 210-567-3177
      Email: smile@uthscsa.edu

      Business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time


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    The UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry 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. UTHSCSA designates the number of credit hours for each course individually. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.

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