Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry

Study the science of sedation

Dentists may use different sedative agents and types of sedation on their pediatric patients for various reasons — and with different effects. This set of articles gathers current research on the effects of different types of sedation on children’s behavior, along with a look at actual cases of adverse events related to the use of sedation on pediatric patients.

Whether you wish to earn CDE credits to renew DANB certification or are simply interested in learning about this critical topic, the Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry module offers six months of online access, so you can read and review the articles at your own pace, on your own schedule. In addition, the interactive format allows you to take notes and access a glossary and links to related resources while you read, so you can be sure you understand the information before you take the 50-question assessment.

You will earn 12 CDE credits when you achieve a passing score of 75% on the assessment. You will receive your pass or fail result immediately after completing the assessment, and you can take the assessment more than once if needed.

This CDEA product contains the same articles as DANB’s PDEP module on Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry. DANB certificants who have already taken and passed the Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry PDEP should not also purchase the CDEA module on Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry.

Subject Matter Experts

The articles featured in this CDEA module on Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry were provided by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) journals Pediatric Dentistry and Journal of Dentistry for Children.

Course credentials

Creation date: October 2014
Updated: April 2017; September 2019
Date of next review: September 2022


 

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• General Aspects of Instrument Processing
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Preventive and Restorative Guidelines for Pediatric Dentistry
• Understanding CDC's Summary of Infection Prevention Practices in Dental Settings

Review the research

After completing all of the articles, learners will be able to:

• Understand behavioral characteristics and side effects in children undergoing restorative dental treatment with or without dental extractions under deep sedation
• Determine if there were differences in the amount of time it took for a patient to exhibit positive behavior following dental treatment under general anesthesia vs. conscious sedation
• Cite descriptive data of adverse events related to child sedation and anesthesia in the dental office
• Describe the occurrence of aspiration of a stainless steel crown in a 5-year-old boy during conscious sedation, and how a prompt and accurate diagnosis, early referral, and immediate treatment helped prevent serious complications
• Cite factors that should or should not be considered regarding the use of nitrous oxide as a sedation technique
  

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