Audience: D, O, H, A

No other concept in dentistry has caused more deaths and brain damage than conscious sedation. Yet, we offer it, our patients clamor for it, and it is central to many dentists' patients care. But is this the best approach? This course focuses on the evolution of sedation care in dentistry, focusing on the development of national/worldwide societies in anesthesia, ADA guidelines, AGD advocacy efforts and the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists ongoing sedation education efforts.

Objective:
Discuss historical events central to the evolution of pain/anxiety management in dentistry.
Learn to outline the sedation spectrum.
Distinguish between depth of sedation and route of administration.
Discuss the fundamental components of modern sedation guidelines and educational requirements.