We are designated as a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry.

 

Dental Sedation Certification

SEDATION OF HIGH-RISK AND PEDIATRIC PATIENTS RULES 110.16 & 110.17
  • Classes, not masses!

  • On-Site Office Inspections

  • Online Courses!

  • Interactive Didactics!

  • Smaller and smarter!

  • Hands-on scenarios

  • Stress-free team learning environment!

  • Real-Life Clinical Sedation applications!

  • On-site Office Emergency Training and Simulation!

At Southwest Sedation Education, our mission is to provide high quality and safe sedation care by providing first rate education and renewal courses to keep licensed providers complaint with the state guidelines. 


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Abuse & Misuse of Controlled Substances and Principles of Dental Pain Management (Webcast)

This is a combined online continuing education program designed to meet the mandatory CE requirements per TSBDE Rule 111.1 and TSBDE Rule 104.1. This course will satisfy 2 CE hours of Rule 111.1 and 2 CE hours of Rule 104.1.  These CE hours may be applied to CE hour requirements for dentist license renewal. Course curriculum will address the prevalence and dangers of prescription medication misuse, review the Prescription Monitoring Program along with its requirements, and discuss the principles of effective dental pain management. This is one component in a nationwide effort to help prevent misuse of controlled substances.  

**You will be automatically enrolled in the online modules upon registration. Online modules may be completed at your own pace and convenience. We will also be meeting on ZOOM for the webinar portion of the course. Instructions will be emailed after registration.

Dentists authorized (DEA number) to prescribe controlled substances before September 1, 2020 must complete this educational requirement by September 1, 2021 to satisfy TSBDE rule 111.1.

Rule 104.1 is in effect January 1, 2021, and pertains to all licensed dentists whose practice includes direct patient care. The Abuse & Misuse of Controlled Substances (opiod) bundled course should be renewed every 3 years while the Abuse & Misuse of Controlled Substances (opiod) course only should be renewed every 2 years.

All CE hours may be applied towards the 16-hour technical and scientific requirement. 

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course reviews the essential pharmacokinetics and dynamics that provide a scientific basis for rational analgesia prescribing. Emphasis is placed on issues pertaining to substance misuse and abuse that influence patient management, as well as inter-professional relationships. In addition to discussing opoids, we will cover non-opoid analgesics and glucocorticoids; dependence, tolerance, and addiction; and past and present educational, legal, and professional regulatory prescribing frameworks.
  • Comprehend essentials pharmacological principles for anlagesics used in dentistry.
  • Distinguish tolerance, dependence, and addiction./li>
  • Better recognize substance use disorders in patients and professional peers.
  • Describe the influence of substance use disorder on patient management.
  • Highly recommend their courses. I attended my level 3 sedation renewal course and enjoyed the interactive style of the course.

    Dr. Ash Avatar Dr. Ash
    March 8, 2022

    Excellent course and presentation. Will be back for more classes

    Alex E Avatar Alex E
    April 21, 2021

    up to date material to learn about the sedation

    Tira Emadi Avatar Tira Emadi
    March 8, 2022
  • Great experience and well worth it!

    Robert Villarreal Avatar Robert Villarreal
    November 8, 2021

    This team is superior! I highly recommend them for all of your education needs.

    Riad Almasri Avatar Riad Almasri
    April 21, 2021

    We've taken a course with him before for our BLS renewals and everything was on point! Presentation and everything was absolutely knowledgeable. Will be looking forward to renew with him... read more

    dental LOFT Avatar dental LOFT
    April 17, 2023
  • super detailed and excellent lectures for sedation requirements.

    Scott Bedichek Avatar Scott Bedichek
    February 21, 2023

    This was an excellent course! Not only did Dr. Seifikar do an excellent job in providing a systematic approach to minimal sedation, but also offered many dental pearls on the... read more

    Cassy Simpson Avatar Cassy Simpson
    April 21, 2021

    Course was detailed and instructor was very knowledgeable.

    Ngan Nguyen Avatar Ngan Nguyen
    April 21, 2022
  • Wonderful experience all around. Dr. Seifikar (board-certified dentist anesthesiologist) and his staff offer didactics and practice scenarios that are relevant to any modern dental practices that offer sedation dentistry.... read more

    Andrew Hale Avatar Andrew Hale
    April 21, 2022

    Very engaging course. Learned a lot of pertinent information.

    Tamara Ortiz Avatar Tamara Ortiz
    April 21, 2021

    I have taken both Pediatric and Adult high risk courses with Dr. Seifikar. I had taken similar courses in the area, and without a doubt, his courses are the best.... read more

    atul bidarkar Avatar atul bidarkar
    March 8, 2022
  • Great course, excellent faculty, easy flow of clinical pertinent information, very well organised classes and venue, I recommend them for both initial as well as renewal of sedation licence .

    M.Ali Mostafavi Avatar M.Ali Mostafavi
    April 16, 2023

    I have taken the enteral sedation Level 2 course and have also taken a refresher. It was easy to work at my own pace, it was very informative and... read more

    Kerry Bloom Avatar Kerry Bloom
    July 21, 2022

    Excellent course. Dr. Seifikar is an engaging speaker and makes the course interesting and fun. I'll definitely be back for more.

    Sigurd Enoksen Avatar Sigurd Enoksen
    April 16, 2023

Dental Sedation Safety PLLC is an AGD PACE Approved Program Provider and its continuing education program satisfies rule 110 by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, and other state dental boards, requiring that all practitioners, in order to keep their enteral sedation permit current, document successful completion of a continuing education course every 2 years.

Southwest Sedation Education
courses that won't put you to sleep!

​Dental Sedation Safety PLLC
Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.
Approval does not imply acceptance by
any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.
10/1/2023 to 9/30/2027.
Provider ID# 375205

5465 Blair Rd. Suite 120
Dallas, TX 75231

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