Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois at Chicago
The safety of pediatric patients who undergo moderate sedation at the dental office has been the leading force for changes in state regulations. This presentation is geared towards outlining how pediatric dentists can prevent adverse events and set up safe sedation practices in their office.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn essential preoperative assessment of patients undergoing dental treatment under moderate sedation
Participants will learn signs of possible complications associated with moderate sedation and appropriate management of adverse events
Participants will learn about changes in regulations at different states that will impact the pediatric dentist's practice