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Pharmacodynamics & the Minimal Sedation Protocol

Pharmacodynamics & the Minimal Sedation Protocol

By: Anthony Feck DMD

Post Date: 12/3/2024

CE Amount: 1

Categories: Local Anesthesia, +1 moreSedation

COURSE OVERVIEW

All dentists who administer oral conscious sedation want to keep their patients comfortable, happy, and safe. To reach those goals, dentists must understand the dynamics of each drug they administer. That is, they must know how the drug interacts with receptors in the body and the location of those receptors. This online course qualifies for 1 hour of CE credit that is automatically issued with a digital certificate once you have completed the program. 

 

Drugs themselves are changed and transformed once inside the body in a process called pharmacokinetics. Taken together, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics help explain drug exposure, dosing recommendations, physiological responses, and side effects (including adverse reactions). 

 

In this course, Dr. Feck explains how basic chemistry determines the effects of a drug. He uses a popular sedative as an example to show the path it travels to bind with a receptor, turn it on, and boost the effect of a naturally-occurring chemical. He discusses chemistry again to reveal how the body’s composition changes the dynamics of a drug.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Topics Covered:

  • How common physiologic changes can affect a drug’s pharmacodynamics 
  • How altering the structure of benzodiazepines impacts the sedation process 
  • How nerve receptors change configuration 
  • How nerve receptors internally control consciousness 
  • Why components are added to benzodiazepines 
  • Why large therapeutic ranges are preferable over smaller ones 
  • How to explain the relationship between dosage and response 
  • Why fat-loving drugs cannot coexist peaceably with water-loving drugs 
  • … and more. 

COURSE SPEAKER

Anthony Feck DMD
Anthony Feck DMD

Anthony S. Feck, DMD, is a distinguished dental professional based in Lexington, KY, with extensive expertise in sedation dentistry and dental implantology. A 1983 High Distinction graduate from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Fraternity, Dr. Feck has devoted his career to advancing dental practices and education. His postdoctoral training includes specialized residencies and over 2,300 hours of continuing education across a broad spectrum of dental disciplines. 

Licensed to practice in Kentucky since 1983, Dr. Feck is also certified in advanced cardiac life support and holds an anesthesia permit. His roles in academia are significant, having served on faculties at various institutions, including the University of Kentucky and Idaho State University. He has been a pivotal figure in numerous professional dental associations and has received multiple awards for his contributions to dental education and practice management. 

Dr. Feck's commitment extends beyond his professional endeavors into community service, with active involvement in initiatives such as "Giving Smiles Back" and "Dentistry from The Heart." He is also a prolific author and speaker, influencing peers through numerous publications and presentations globally. As the owner and director of Sunrise Dental Solutions, he continues to shape the future of dental practices through innovative leadership and educational programs. 

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is intended for Dental Assistant, Dentist, Hygienist, and Office Manager from novice to advanced.

EDUCATIONAL METHOD

Self Instructional Online CE Course

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SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT

Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.

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Information in this continuing education activity is derived from data and information obtained from the reference section.

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