Speaker:  Cara J. Riley, DMD, MS

This presentation provides participants with tools for completing a thorough patient assessment when using sedation as a treatment modality, and then describes the advantages and disadvantages of specific sedation agents based on the findings of the assessment. Both medical history and physical examination will be discussed in a clinically relevant manner. Medications used for sedation will be reviewed in terms of pharmacology and clinical effect. The goal of the presentation is to help providers tailor the sedation regimen to meet the needs of the patient and the treatment.
Learning Objectives:

• Perform a thorough history and physical exam of the pediatric dental patient prior to sedation
• Identify the significance of common medical conditions when providing sedation to pediatric patients
• Tailor the sedation regimen to meet the needs of the patient and treatment

Speaker Contact: cjcarajoy@gmail.com

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