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Minimal Enteral (Oral) Sedation and Emergency Procedures

TSBDE-Approved Course for Certification

June 15, 2020 - June 16, 2020

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.


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, D.D.S.
      • ERNEST B. LUCE, D.D.S., received his D.D.S. 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

    Time

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


    Location

    UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry


    Tuition


    Credit

    Hours: 16

    Registration closed

    Class is full.

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

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