This course will review the current practice of pediatric minimal and moderate sedation beginning with a basis in physiology and pharmacology and progressing through monitoring, drug selection and office protocols. Despite best practice, sedation and medical emergencies can and will happen. Clinical simulation through the use of SimMan proprietary technology and staffed by professional trainers will help the trained pediatric dentist be better prepared to identify and intervene early in an emergent situation.  

This 11 hour seminar and 4 hour simulation is geared specifically for the boarded pediatric dentist and limited to 60 participants which allows discussion and individualized learning. In addition, there will be a three hour wrap-up session for continuing education credit on Sunday morning at which time questions, comments, and experiences can be shared by all.

This course is structured to meet many states' requirements for renewal of sedation permits.  Please check with your state board for applicability.

The Crescent Court is the ideal location with comfortable lecture rooms, breakout rooms and superior food and service.

The Course Includes:

1. Guidelines, Laws and Regulations
2. Choosing the Child for Sedation
3. Anatomic and Physiologic Differences of Child v. Adult
4. Pharmacology and Drug Interactions
5. Local Anesthesia as an Adjunct to Pediatric Sedations
6. Documents and Documentation
7. Monitors and Monitoring
8. Sedation Drug Choices/Pros and Cons
9. Post-treatment and Discharge Criteria
10. Emergency Preparedness, Protocols and Intervention

The simulation component of the course will have multiple interactive stations where various emergency scenarios will be practiced and critiqued by professional trainers.

 Event Schedule
(Subject to change):

Friday, April 8th
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Lecture

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Welcome Reception

Saturday, April 9th
8:00am - 12:00pm
Lecture

1:30pm - 5:30pm
Hands-On SimMan & PALS Workshops

Sunday, April 10th

8:00am - 11:00am 
Medications, Discharge and SimMan Review/ Q&A

Course Tuition: $1,500 (early rate) $1,600 after February 28, 2022.
Optional PALS certification: $225
Includes: 15 CE Credits, Friday Welcome Reception, Saturday lunch, 2 breakfasts and all course materials.

Room Block:
The COD has reserved a limited number of rooms at the group rate of $249/night++.  To reserve, please visit the link below:

COD 2022 Spring Sedation Course Booking Link

 *Please not that rooms are available on a first-come first-serve basis, so please book early to ensure your stay.

Continuing Education:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) through program approval of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. COD is approved for awarding FAGD/MAGD credit. A maximum of 15 CE credit hours are available (11 Lecture and 4 hands-on).

Cancellation Policy and Liability:

By Registrant-
Refunds, minus a $75 administrative fee, will be issued on written cancellations received on or before March 8, 2022. Registration fees will only be refunded to the person who paid the registration fees, by the same method as the original payment (i.e. credit card, check, etc.) and in the case of a credit card only to the same credit card used to pay the registration fees. Telephone cancellations ARE NOT accepted. No refund requests will be offered after March 8, 2022.

By COD- 
COD reserves the right to cancel, shorten, delay, or otherwise alter or change the meeting in their discretion. If the entire meeting is cancelled COD’s sole obligation is to refund registration fees paid to COD for the meeting by a registrant. If the meeting is delayed, shortened or otherwise altered or changed, COD may in its discretion refund the registration fees paid to COD by a registrant on a prorated basis, but is under no obligation to do so. Registration fees will only be refunded to the person who paid the registration fees, by the same method as the original payment (i.e. credit card, check, etc.) and in the case of a credit card only to the same credit card used to pay the registration fees. COD is not liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, punitive, or damages of any other kind, regardless of the nature of the cause of action that may be asserted. COD is not responsible and shall not pay for costs associated with travel, airfare, lodging, food, transportation or other costs or losses incurred by a registrant in connection with the meeting or as a result of the meeting being cancelled, shortened, delayed, or otherwise altered or changed. Registrants are solely responsible for such costs and losses and it is recommended that registrants consider purchasing sufficient insurance to cover such costs and losses. Under no circumstances shall COD’s liability to any registrant exceed the registration fees paid by the registrant to COD in connection with the meeting.