Moderate Conscious Sedation Update for the Enteral and Parenteral Provider
Followed By
South Carolina’s Laws Regarding General Anesthesia and Sedation Permits
Sedation permit holders in South Carolina require dentists to receive 4 hours of continuing education every two years directly related to pharmacology, anesthesia, emergency medicine and sedation. This course is designed to cover these topics extensively. It is designed to be a refresher for the current provider and to provide a summary of required credentials for those interested in incorporating 'sedation dentistry' into their practices. Emphasis will be on case selection, complication management, and strategies to promote safety and efficiency while treating the anxious and fearful patient.
CE Units: 4
($125)
Dr. David M. Hicklin, Jr
Dr David Hicklin attended Furman University and the MUSC College of Dental Medicine. After graduation, he completed a GPR at Palmetto Health Richland (Prisma) where he stayed on after completion as faculty and later program director. During his nearly 20 years at Richland, he developed a love and talent for treating patients from all walks of life and was frequently referred patients for general dentistry needs whose anxiety demanded sedation to facilitate the delivery of the procedures. He daily taught residents the techniques of minimal and moderate sedation or general anesthesia as necessary as a way to deliver high quality patient care to diverse patients. While he recently transitioned to private practice, he continues to make IV moderate conscious sedation a daily part of his practice.
Dr. James W. Curtis, Jr
Jim Curtis retired in December 2023 from a dental career that spanned two millennia. He practiced/taught for 45 years, spending the last 25 years in Columbia at Prisma Health and its predecessors. He was immersed in the Department of Dentistry and the General Practice Residency program. He was actively involved in providing safe, effective sedation procedures for his patients and instructing the dental residents in the same. Jim maintains a relationship with the profession through “chat & chew” with the Prisma Health residents, consulting, lecturing, and dental malpractice defense expert witness services. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, snow skiing, hiking, and not overly strenuous paddling.
Dr. Tom McDonald