This in-person regularly scheduled series focuses on a review of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines. 

Chair: Mariella De Stefano, DDS, MSD

Admin Member: Amanda Morgenthal, DDS [email protected]

Guideline Name: Guidelines for Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients Before, During, and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

Reference: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Guidelines for monitoring and management of pediatric patients before, during, and after sedation for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Reference Manual of Pediatric Dentistry. Chicago, Ill.: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; 2025:E26-E52.

Material-Specific Objectives:

  • Understand the continuum of sedation and its progression along with its risks, including respiratory depression, airway obstruction, and cardiovascular instability
  • Perform a comprehensive pre-sedation assessment, wherein the patient's ASA classification, airway assessment, medical history, and active prescription/over-the-counter medications are taken into account
  • Learn to monitor and document accurately and appropriately respond to sedation-related emergencies
  • Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate sedation agents and their selection based on procedure type and patient needs

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Session date: 
09/17/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am EDT
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  • 1.00 American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) Credits

    Nemours Children's Health is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at http://ADA.org/CERP . Nemours Children's Health designates this activity for 1.00 continuing education credits.

    Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at http://ADA.org/CERP .

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