Administering Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Sedation for the
Dental Hygienist
Presented by J. Stansill Covington, DDS
Call 901-448-5386 to register
Friday & Saturday, October 9-10, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM each day. There will be a test given at the end of the course.
Tuition: $350; lunch is provided on Friday. Tuition received within 10 days of course will be $375. (No registering at door.)
Credit: This course is considered a basic education course; therefore, you do not receive CE credit unless you are already certified to administer nitrous oxide analgesia in TN. *If you are already certified to administer in AR and TN, you will receive 14 hours of CE credit.
Location: University of Tennessee Health Science Center,
Memphis, TN
In order to attend this course for certification in Tennessee, the candidate must have a current Tennessee dental hygiene license free from all sanctions and/or stipulations. Additionally, the attendee must present proof of current CPR certification. At the conclusion of the didactic portion of the course, an examination will be given in which the attendee must achieve a score of at least 75% before being allowed to participate in the laboratory phase.
This course includes a laboratory session in which the hygienist will have the opportunity to operate both primary types of nitrous oxide/oxygen flowmeters in a small group setting under the supervision of a dentist.
This course will address:
- The anatomy and physiology of respiration and circulation
- The physiological and psychological aspects of pain and anxiety
- The pharmacological and physiological aspects of nitrous oxide-oxygen administration
- The indication and contraindications of inhalation therapy
- Types and variations of nitrous oxide-oxygen administration equipment
- Proper administration, maintenance, and recovery of the patient
- The potential for nitrous oxide abuse
Dr. J.S. Covington is a Professor of Biologic and Diagnostic Sciences in the College of Dentistry and also Professor and Chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene in the College of Allied Health Sciences. He received a
Bachelor of Science degree (in Chemistry) from the University of Mississippi, a Master of Science degree (in Organic Chemistry) from the University of Memphis, and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Tennessee. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine in London and a member of the American Dental Association, the American Dental Education Association and the International Association for Dental Research. He has lectured and published extensively in the United States and abroad.
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