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SUMMARY:MDDS Presents: HANDS-ON Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Administration Training
DESCRIPTION:HANDS-ON Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Administration Training\nPresented by Dr. Jeffrey Young \nAnxiety and pain are two of the main obstacles to the acceptance of dental care. Appropriate administration and use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen can be a safe\, effective means to alleviate mild to moderate fear and anxiety. In addition\, it may diminish responses to pain and elevate pain threshold. \nThis course will provide an introduction to the pharmacology\, mechanism of action and effects of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen. The goals of anxiolysis\, including clinical applications\, indications\, advantages/disadvantages and biohazards of administration will be presented. The monitoring and recognition of potential complications will be discussed. \nA review of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen equipment and technique for safe administration will be presented followed by a demonstration of the administration and use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen inhalation equipment in a dental clinic setting. Participants will then practice administration and monitoring using actual inhalation equipment. \nThis is a one-day course with approximately five (5) hours of classroom instruction followed by two (2) hours of clinical demonstration and practice. At the end of this course\, participants will clearly understand the indications for use of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen and be able to provide safe administration and monitoring. \nObjectives \n\nDiscuss and understand the basic pharmacology and effects of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen\nReview the anesthesia continuum and the Colorado Dental Board regulations regarding the administration and monitoring of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen in the dental office\nKnow the goals of anxiolysis including advantages and disadvantages of inhalation administration\nDiscuss indications and contraindications for safe administration of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen\nUnderstand how to monitor patients and recognize potential complications of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen\nReview the inhalation equipment used for administration of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen in dental offices\nBecome proficient in administration and monitoring of Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen by practicing with inhalation equipment in a clinical setting\n\nDr. Jeffrey Young earned his DDS from the University of Iowa and is a retired Army Colonel. He was the founder and owner of Young Dentistry for Children\, a pediatric dental practice in Westminster and Louisville\, CO for 23 years. He is a former Associate Professor at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and served as Director of the Sedation Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado\, Pediatric Dental Residency Program. He established a Pediatric Dental Residency Program at Denver Health Medical Center and served as the Program Director until the end of 2022. He is currently an adjunct faculty member for the Denver Health Pediatric Dental Residency Program. \nContinental breakfast and lunch provided. \nDate: Friday\, May 9\, 2025 \nTime: 8:00am – 4:00pm (one-hour lunch) \nRate:\n$439 MDDS Member\n$439 MDDS Member Staff\n$539 Non-MDDS Member\n$539 Non-MDDS Member Staff \nCE Credits: 7 (4 additional patient hours completed outside of class) \nFormat: Lecture/Hands-on \nSpeaker Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Non-Reported \nCancellation Deadline: May 2\, 2025 \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations will be accepted and are entitled to a refund provided they are received at MDDS by the cancellation deadline. Refunds will not be given for cancellations after the cancellation deadline. \nMWDI Parking Information\nFor your convenience\, we have free parking in two retail garages within the Beauvallon building (east-facing side). Both garages are accessed from Lincoln Street between 9th and 10th Avenues. Parking in these garages is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. **If you are attending a large course/event at the MWDI\, we recommend arriving early in case the garages fill and alternative parking must be secured. Be aware – the garages come up quickly after you cross 9th Avenue and both have left lane entrances. All numbered spaces within both retail parking garages (without “Reserved” signs) are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Do not park in any spaces with a sign “KCNC.” Do not park in the residential parking. Residential garages are at the back of the retail garages. The north and south garages are not connected. Both have open parking available. See link for more information.
URL:https://mddsdentist.com/event/mdds-presents-hands-on-nitrous-oxide-oxygen-administration-training-may25/
LOCATION:Mountain West Dental Institute
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR Suicide - What Oral Healthcare Providers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ms. Diane Mullins\, RDH\, MS\, CDIPC and Dr. Terri Tilliss\, RDH\, MA\, MS\, PhD \nAs a dental professional\, you play a vital role in patient care—sometimes beyond oral health. Understanding suicide risk factors\, warning signs\, and effective communication strategies can make a life-saving difference. This webinar provides essential training on adolescent brain development\, psychological states linked to suicidal ideation and practical intervention techniques. Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to recognize at-risk individuals and respond appropriately. \nObjectives: \n\nIdentify the language of safety when discussing suicide.\nDetermine how adolescent brain development and risk-taking impacts suicidal ideation.\nExplain the most common co-occurring disorders associated with suicidal thoughts.\nIdentify three psychological states associated with suicide and recognize someone at risk for suicide.\nLearn skills to offer help to those in need.\nRecognize the role of oral healthcare providers in suicide prevention\n\nMs. Diane Mullins has over 25 years of dental experience\, including dental assisting\, clinical dental hygienist\, educator and tutor. After losing her brother to suicide\, she has been eager to raise suicide awareness. She speaks on various topics including suicide prevent and awareness and other topics pertaining to dentistry and overall health. \nDr. Terri Tilliss is Professor Emerita at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine where she taught in the Dental Hygiene Department for 27 years and served as co-chair for five years. After that\, Dr. Tilliss was a Professor in the Department of Orthodontics for 13 years where she facilitated resident research projects\, taught health communication skills to medical and dental students and provided patient dental hygiene services. Her special interest areas are communication and behavior change. Dr. Tilliss has published in the dental and dental hygiene literature and presented educational programs nationally and internationally. \nDate: Thursday\, May 15\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00pm – 7:30pm \nRate:\n$0 MDDS Member\n$0 MDDS Dental Team\n$25 MDDS Non-member\n$25 MDDS Non-member Dental Team \nLocation: Zoom Webinar \nCE Credits: 1.5 \nFormat: Webinar (Live and on-demand for 3 months) \nSpeaker Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Non-Reported \nCancellation Deadline: May 8\, 2025 \nRegistration Deadline: May 14\, 2025 \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations will be accepted and are entitled to a refund provided they are received at MDDS by the cancellation deadline. Refunds will not be given for cancellations after the cancellation deadline. \n 
URL:https://mddsdentist.com/event/webinar-suicide-what-oral-healthcare-providers-need-to-know/
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SUMMARY:MDDS Presents: HANDS-ON Hygiene Diode Laser Training
DESCRIPTION:HANDS-ON Hygiene Diode Laser Training\nPresented by Ms. Joy Raskie \nThis interactive\, hands-on diode laser course is designed to provide comprehensive training to dental hygienists. Participants will dive into the daily use of lasers in dental hygiene\, with a focus on settings\, technique\, verbalization\, insurance coding\, typical fees and the latest research for every laser procedure performed by the hygienist. The course provides a thorough understanding of how to seamlessly integrate laser therapy into treatment planning while enhancing patient communication by clearly conveying the value and benefits of this advanced therapy. \nThe course includes a detailed guide\, packed with valuable information covered throughout the course\, ensuring attendees have a reliable resource to reference for years to come. By the end of the training\, attendees will feel empowered and confident\, ready to incorporate laser therapy into the hygiene schedule the very next day. \nObjectives \n\nGain an understanding of laser physics\, safety and scope of practice to understand how lasers are being used safely in dental hygiene.\nMaster proper laser settings\, techniques and patient communication for optimal treatment outcomes.\nNavigate insurance coding\, typical fees and the latest research for laser procedures in dental hygiene.\nDevelop the skills and confidence to seamlessly integrate laser therapy into daily treatment planning and patient care.\n\nMs. Joy Raskie has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2003 and is a leader in dental laser education. As CEO and Director of Education at Advanced Dental Hygiene\, she specializes in hands-on and virtual laser training\, in-office laser consulting and lectures world-wide. She hold multiple laser dentistry certifications\, and is passionate about empowering dental professionals with the skills and confidence to integrate lasers into daily practice. \nLasers will be provided by Ultradent Products\, Inc. \nThis course satisfies the Colorado Dental Board’s laser training requirements. \nContinental breakfast and lunch provided. \nDate: Friday\, May 30\, 2025 \nTime: 8:00am – 5:00pm (one-hour lunch) \nRate:\n$359 MDDS Member\n$359 MDDS Member Staff\n$439 Non-MDDS Member\n$439 Non-MDDS Member Staff \nCE Credits: 8 \nFormat: Lecture/Hands-on \nSpeaker Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Non-Reported \nCancellation Deadline: May 21\, 2025 \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations will be accepted and are entitled to a refund provided they are received at MDDS by the cancellation deadline. Refunds will not be given for cancellations after the cancellation deadline. \nCourse Sponsored by \n      \nMWDI Parking Information\nFor your convenience\, we have free parking in two retail garages within the Beauvallon building (east-facing side). Both garages are accessed from Lincoln Street between 9th and 10th Avenues. Parking in these garages is available on a first-come\, first-served basis. **If you are attending a large course/event at the MWDI\, we recommend arriving early in case the garages fill and alternative parking must be secured. Be aware – the garages come up quickly after you cross 9th Avenue and both have left lane entrances. All numbered spaces within both retail parking garages (without “Reserved” signs) are available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Do not park in any spaces with a sign “KCNC.” Do not park in the residential parking. Residential garages are at the back of the retail garages. The north and south garages are not connected. Both have open parking available. See link for more information.
URL:https://mddsdentist.com/event/hygiene-diode-laser-training/
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