CCCF 732 Pain Control and Principles of Sedation
This course is an in-depth, comprehensive assessment of pain control in dentistry. Beginning with neuroanatomy and pain, the course builds a valid foundation in basic science before advancing to a panoramic discussion of techniques in anxiety management and pain control. Behavioral management and review of conscious sedation techniques are the major emphasis and are accompanied by demonstrations. This course includes instruction in pharmacology of sedative, narcotic and anticholinergic agents; pre-, intra- and post-operative monitoring of patient blood pressure, pulse, respirations, electrocardiogram, and oxygen saturation; techniques for venipuncture, drug delivery and reinforcement; and management of emergencies. The laboratory portion of the course includes venipuncture techniques, patient monitoring and appropriate documentation. This course is supplemented by daily management of sedation cases in the clinic under direct supervision of credentialed faculty. A sedation record is kept for all patients treated, with a separate file for any adverse reactions noted and managed.