Current Concepts in Dentistry Day 1

Course description

Anesthesia Excellence: Relieving Pain and Fear Safely

Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025
Presented by David Carsten, DDS, MAGD

This course offers an in-depth exploration of pain control from the perspective of a dentist anesthesiologist. You will engage in a comprehensive examination of pain management strategies for both procedural and post-operative contexts.

The curriculum includes a thorough review of pain physiology and psychology, covering essential topics such as local anesthetics, nitrous oxide, oral sedation, advanced sedation triage and effective postoperative pain management.

You will learn about the latest techniques and medications while gaining insights into managing medically compromised, elderly, and patients with disabilities who present unique challenges. Through a strong emphasis on preparation, understanding and critical thinking, this course aims to enhance clinical judgment and improve patient outcomes.

Learning objectives

By end of the course, you will be able to:

• Assess medical history effectively to identify risk factors
• Write clear and concise medical consultations understandable by medical professional
• Enhance the efficacy of local anesthetics through best practices
• Recognize the appropriate indications and contraindications for nitrous oxide use
• Triage and select the most suitable oral sedation and other sedation modalities
• Screen medically compromised patients to determine the optimal approach for care
• Utilize problem-solving tools to optimize postoperative pain management strategies
• Address various medical emergencies by understanding their causes and solutions