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Nitrous Oxide Tips, Myths and Facts

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Categories: Anesthesia and Sedation,Sedation - DOCS Education

Author(s): Dr. Carol Wilson

CE Supporter:Docs Education

Target Audience: Dental Assistants,Dental Hygienist,Dentists from novice to advanced

AGD Credits: 1.50

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Educational Objectives

After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Review nitrous oxide administration techniques to achieve more predictable and effective results. 
  • Understand the anatomical structures involved in inhalation anxiolysis. 
  • Understand how nitrous oxide works. 
  • Review relative contraindications to nitrous oxide use. 
  • Review occupational exposure reduction and sterilizing protocols for equipment. 
  • Learn to identify acceptable candidates for nitrous oxide. 
  • Discuss the limitations of nitrous oxide. 
  • Discuss the practicality of nitrous oxide for many dental patients. 

Abstract

Dental treatment, in general, invokes anxiety for a high percentage of the population. Added to the anxiety of dental pain, we now have the added concern about going out in public and exposing ourselves or our families to the current pandemic. 

 

Join Dr. Carol Wilson and learn how nitrous oxide can be reincorporated into your daily practice to offer relief to anxious patients, and how to safely utilize this treatment while protecting your health and the health of patients and staff. Dr. Wilson will offer tips to increase nitrous oxide success in your office, unravel myths, and deliver practical facts that will make any provider more confident in offering this simple form of mild sedation to the anxious dental patient. 

Additional Information

Author Bio

Dr. Carol Wilson

Dr. Wilson’s interests and expertise in dentistry center on patient education, oral surgery, implants, and restoring dental function for the long term. Dr. Wilson pursued her doctorate at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, where she graduated with honors and received awards for outstanding achievement in prosthodontics and oral radiology. 

Dr. Wilson has remained active in the College of Dentistry, serving as an Associate Instructor of prosthodontics and a current member of the Admissions Committee. 

She is a master at rebuilding patient self-confidence by replenishing their smile and improving their oral health. 

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