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Minimal Sedation Renewal by Drs. Jason H. Goodchild and Mark Donaldson

Minimal Sedation Renewal by Drs. Jason H. Goodchild and Mark Donaldson

7/13/2023 6:15:24 AM   |   Comments: 0   |   Views: 149
Dentaltown is proud to present a new series for minimal sedation renewal permits!

https://www.dentaltown.com/onlinece/series/35/minimal-sedation-renewal

Minimal Sedation Renewal 
by Drs. Jason H. Goodchild and Mark Donaldson 

This series is a seven-hour continuum made up of four modules. This continuum is intended as an addition to the Minimal Sedation course for the purpose of recertification. This shorter continuum is designed to satisfy CE hours for maintenance of minimal sedation permits for most state board requirements. Note: Requirements vary based on state and board, so please verify the requirements with your state board. 

Minimal sedation—previously known as anxiolysis—can be achieved through enteral medications, nitrous oxide and oxygen, or a combination of both methods. The challenge for practitioners aiming to administer minimal sedation lies in developing personalized protocols for each patient that ensure safety and effectiveness. When using nitrous oxide and oxygen alone, the task is relatively simple as the concentration of nitrous oxide can be adjusted to achieve the desired effect. However, oral medications pose a greater challenge as they cannot be titrated, leaving practitioners to rely on their professional judgment to determine the appropriate dosage. 

In addition to understanding the appropriate medication and dosage, it is crucial to carefully select suitable candidates and implement pre-procedural protocols, such as intake forms, medical history review, informed consent and pre-operative instructions. By establishing effective systems within the office to identify appropriate patients and customize the sedation protocol accordingly, the best possible outcome can be achieved. After the minimal sedation visit, it is equally important to provide appropriate post-operative instructions and adhere to discharge criteria. 

This series consists of four modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Minimal Sedation
Module 2: Pharmacology of Oral Sedatives 
Module 3: Oral Sedation Protocols Part 1
Module 4: Oral Sedation Protocols Part 2

Dr. Jason H. Goodchild earned his undergraduate degree from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He then received dental training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Currently, he serves as the Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Premier Dental Products Company, where he contributes to the development of innovative new products and provides education to clinicians to enhance their clinical practice. He also holds the position of Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Creighton University School of Dentistry and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Goodchild maintains a private general dental practice in Elkins Park, PA. He can be reached via email at DrJGoodchild@gmail.com. Dr. Mark Donaldson holds a baccalaureate degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a Doctorate in clinical pharmacy from the University of Washington. He is currently the associate principal of clinical pharmacy for Vizient's Advisory Solutions in Whitefish, Montana. He serves as a clinical professor at the University of Montana's Department of Pharmacy and a clinical associate professor at OHSU's School of Dentistry, with affiliate faculty status at UBC. Donaldson has 28 years of experience delivering international lectures on dental pharmacology and therapeutics. He has published extensively and serves on the editorial board for the Journal of the American Dental Association. Additionally, he is board certified in healthcare management and has been recognized for his contributions, receiving the AGD's "Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award" in 2016 and the Canadian Dental Association's "Special Friend of Canadian Dentistry Award" in 2019 for his exceptional support and service to the dental profession.

Dr. Mark Donaldson holds a baccalaureate degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a Doctorate in clinical pharmacy from the University of Washington. He is currently the associate principal of clinical pharmacy for Vizient's Advisory Solutions in Whitefish, Montana. He serves as a clinical professor at the University of Montana's Department of Pharmacy and a clinical associate professor at OHSU's School of Dentistry, with affiliate faculty status at UBC. Donaldson has 28 years of experience delivering international lectures on dental pharmacology and therapeutics. He has published extensively and serves on the editorial board for the Journal of the American Dental Association. Additionally, he is board certified in healthcare management and has been recognized for his contributions, receiving the AGD's "Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award" in 2016 and the Canadian Dental Association's "Special Friend of Canadian Dentistry Award" in 2019 for his exceptional support and service to the dental profession.
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