Online Digitarium: Episode 1

Nitrous Oxide Sedation: Turn Your Patient to a Happy One

Learning Objectives:

• Review briefly the various methods of control of anxiety in dentistry
• Discuss the principles of basic physics related to gases and inhalational sedation
• Review the levels of consciousness and unconsciousness and their determinants
• Review the basics of respiratory physiology
• Review the pharmacology of nitrous oxide
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of inhalational sedation
• Discuss indications and contraindications of inhalational sedation
• Understand the function of the equipment
• Discuss the possible medical emergencies of nitrous oxide sedation
• Learn and apply the necessary clinical skills for nitrous oxide sedation effectively and safely
• Describe the hazards associated with nitrous oxide sedation
• Understand the medico-legal aspects of nitrous oxide administration

Teaching Format:

• Lectures
• Case-based discussions
• Evidence-based Practice
• Interactive sessions
• Hands-on course

DETAILED PROGRAM OUTLINE - DIDACTIC SESSION

• Anxiety and its psychological impact in dentistry
• Anxiety management techniques in dentistry
• Respiratory physiology
• Pharmacology of nitrous oxide
• Advantages and disadvantages of nitrous oxide
• Indications and contraindications of nitrous oxide
• Monitoring sedation techniques
• Nitrous oxide equipment
• Emergencies: Prevention and management
• Clinical protocol: nitrous oxide sedation
• Hazards associated with nitrous oxide sedation
• Medico-legal aspects of nitrous oxide administration

HANDS-ON SESSION:

• Demonstration:
  Gas cylinders | Mixing machines | Technique
• Clinical demonstration
• Participant Training

DU 6:

Regeneration Update: New Strategies for Grafting Using Composite Grafts, Biologically Active Membranes, and Digitally Designed 3D Milled Bone Blocks

Venue: Total Core Academy

Date: 4 Oct. 2024

A 2-days symposium & 1 full-day workshop on Endodontics, Biomaterials, and the use of Laser in Endodontics