Sedation Consulting

Onsite Precedex (Dexmedetomidine) Training for the Dental Office
2024-06-01 08:00 - 2029-06-01 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Dexmedetomidine (Precedex), the dextro optical isomer of medetomidine, is a pharmacologically selective α2-agonist with sedative, anxiolytic, and analgesic properties. Dexmedetomidine is in the same class as clonidine but differs from clonidine in its eightfold greater affinity for α2– compared with α1-receptors than with clonidine. Dexmedetomidine is currently being administered for procedural sedation and as an anesthetic adjunct.

We will come to your office with an experienced anesthesia provider to present and provide training on how to use this medication safely on patients for longer procedures or patients that are difficult to treat with typical sedative agents such as versed and fentanyl.

If desired we can send the information on what is needed and prior to arrival and you can schedule a patient and we will provide over the shoulder coaching the use of precedex after training.

Training covers the following:

Patient Selection

Pharmacology / Pharmacokinetics

Managing Hypo/Hypertension and Bradycardia

Managing Emergencies

Recovery and Discharge

Participants receive 8 hours of CE credit,

Ongoing faculty support and recommendations as needed.

*The price for this service is $5000 and includes travel and lodging.

A 50% deposit of $2500 is required to schedule this program at your office.

This onsite dental sedation consult is a great way to prepare staff and yourself to provide safe sedation services to your patients.

Call us to discuss scheduling at 888-581-4448 or email us

I.V. Sedation Training for Dentists - Atlanta, GA
2026-03-06 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00
Parenteral Moderate Sedation Dentistry

We are providing IV dental sedation training for dentist nationally. This IV sedation dentistry course is a comprehensive “mini-residency” and includes a minimum of 60 hours of didactic / classroom education and direct participation in administering IV sedation to 20 – 30 clinical dental cases while being observed. Advanced training in airway management and medical emergencies included. Total CE credits will be approximately 100 hours.

This course is designed to prepare the dentist to incorporate intravenous sedation into the dental practice.

Developed and presented in accordance with the American Dental Associations Guidelines for Teaching Pain Control and Sedation to Dentists and Dental Students 2016 and Practice Guidelines for Sedation by Non-anesthesia Providers by the American Society of Anesthesiology.

Learning Objectives

To prepare the dentist to incorporate safe IV sedation administration into practice

Properly access and obtain appropriate medical history and assessment of patients to determine suitability of moderate sedation

Understand the regulations and requirements of state legislation / dental boards, to adhere to national standards and guidelines

To explain and understand agonist-antagonist effects and pharmacokinetic properties of commonly used sedative agents

To recognize and react to medical emergencies while providing leadership and direction to others involved in resuscitative efforts

Manage the airway using basic and advanced equipment and techniques

Effectively utilize monitoring, pharmaceuticals and rescue equipment

This program is designed to meet and exceed the requirements to obtain a intravenous conscious sedation permit in most states. We encourage you to review your state requirements.

This leading parenteral moderate sedation training program teaches titration to affect with single and multiple sedative drug techniques in a faculty / participant / assisting staff / patient clinical setting.

All necessary equipment, supplies, medications and patients will be provided for sedation training clinical.

Prerequisites

The participant must hold a dental or medical degree, must be licensed to practice dentistry or medicine in a given state and have current malpractice insurance. Current BCLS certification must be obtained prior to the course. Please bring proof of malpractice insurance coverage to first meeting.

Course Structure

(1) The didactic portion of this course will consist of at least 60 hours of instruction, in the form of lecture, power point presentations, demonstrations, and hands on practice utilizing simulation and live participant volunteers.

(2) In addition to 60 hours of didactic training participants will receive Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications, along with intensive hands on airway management training utilizing simulation and be able to demonstrate proficient ventilation with multiple airway devices.

(3) Following completion of the introductory phase of the lecture/demonstration series, the participant will begin the clinical participation component at which time he/she will improve his/her IV sedation and veni-puncture techniques. Anesthesia providers and sedation trained dentists will be supervising at all times.

(4) Successful completion of a written exam will be required at the completion of the didactic and clinical portions of the program.

(5) Assisting/Monitoring staff will be encouraged to attend portions of the training.

of administration.

Conscious Sedation Consulting is an approved provider of continuing education by Georgia Board of Dentistry.

Faculty

Henry Ferguson, DMD, Devon Rasmussen DDS, Randy Pigg, BSN

March 6 – 29, 2026

Program is over 3 sessions as follows:

1 – Mar. 6, 7 & 8 (Didactic)

#2 – Mar. 20, 21 & 22 (Didactic)

#3 – Mar. 27, 28 & 29 (Clinical)

Location:

Dunson Dental Design

1100 Peachtree St NE

Second Floor Conference Room

Atlanta, GA 30309

*Class size is limited, early registration is encouraged.

This program is affiliated with a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited dental school.

*Ask about our easy no interests payment options.

Course fee: $14,500.00. A deposit of $4500.00 is required to register, balance due prior to completion of course.

Registration fee includes bringing up to 2 dental assistants for clinical

Conscious Sedation Consulting LLC is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state.
