Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Inhalation Sedation - September-November 2026
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September 30, 2026 8:00 am - November 14, 2026 11:00 am
All times for all events are in local Central Time.
NOTE: Pre-clinical coursework assignments will commence on September 30, 2026, and must be completed prior to November 13, 2026. Onsite clinical training will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Session Location:
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Minneapolis Campus
Session A: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Course Number: CF5699
Enrollment is limited to 15.
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Session B: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Course Number: CF5700
Enrollment is limited to 15.
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Description
Learn How To
- Identify the medical history and medical emergency concerns related to the use of nitrous oxide sedation
- Provide nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation sedation effectively and safely for children and adults
- Titrate levels of nitrous oxide administration according to individual patient needs
- Document the use of nitrous oxide sedation in the patient record
- Use and maintain nitrous oxide equipment
- Prevent occupational hazards associated with nitrous oxide sedation
Note
- This is a four-part course. Review the schedule tab for assignments & deadlines.
- Pregnant women are not eligible to participate in this course.
- You will receive access to a Google drive team folder & links via email. This virtual folder will contain your course videos, case studies, and assignments.
Training Methods
Pre-course self-study reading assignments, illustrated video presentations, case studies and assignments. Onsite training includes demonstration, hands-on exercises and discussion.
Audience
Open to dentists*, dental therapists, dental hygienists, and licensed dental assistants.
*Training provided to dentists during these programs is considered an update. Courses provide a review of the subject and an introduction to recent advances in the field.
To be eligible for enrollment, dentists must have completed previous competency training (equivalent, at a minimum, to the course contents) and possess current experience.
Credits and Fees
Tuition
$795 dentist*
$695 dental therapist, dental hygienist or licensed dental assistant
*Training provided to dentists during this program is considered an update. The course provides a review of the subject and an introduction to recent advances in the field.
To be eligible for enrollment, dentists must have completed previous competency training (equivalent, at a minimum, to the contents of this course) and possess current experience.
Credits
12 hours
- 9 self-instructional/self-paced hours
- 3 participation hours
Eligible for AGD Mastership credit in anxiety & fear in dentistry and anesthesia & pain management.
Minnesota Credits
12 Fundamental Credit Hours
Schedule
September 30, 2026 - November 14, 2026
Step 1: Four-hour Pre-reading Assignment
Your course tuition includes the text Handbook of Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Sedation by Morris S. Clark and Ann L. Brunick. You will receive the textbook prior to the start of class on September 30, 2026. Please set aside four hours to read the required text before November 13, 2026.
Step 2: Three-hour Video Presentations
Your course includes three hours of video presentations by the University of Minnesota faculty. You will receive access to the videos on September 30, 2026.
Step 3: Two-hour Case Study Assignments
Your course includes two hours of case studies and open-book assignments. You will receive access to the case assignments on September 30, 2026. Please set aside two hours to read through the case studies and complete the assignments before November 13, 2026.
November 14, 2026
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Step 4: Three-hour Onsite Clinical Training
Your course includes three hours of clinical orientation, supervised administration, and a review of each administration. Your clinical session consists of administering at least three individual analgesia cases and supervised clinical experience using fail-safe anesthesia equipment capable of positive pressure respiration.
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Presenters
Meet Our Course Director
Jenny Miller, MSHA, BSDH, RF, Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Dental Hygiene, Department of Primary Dental Care, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
Disclosure Summary
It is the policy of the University of Minnesota Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of a spouse or partner with proprietary entities producing healthcare goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance to manage and resolve any potential conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to their presentation.
Neither the speaker nor Continuing Dental Education Staff members have any relevant affiliations or financial interests to disclose.
Already Registered
All details regarding your pre-course and hands-on training will be sent to the email address used to register you for this course. Please check all of your known email in-boxes—work and personal—for this information.
You will receive access to the textbook, videos and case assignments on September 30, 2026.
All pre-course assignments MUST be completed prior to November 14, 2026.
Information regarding your hands-on, onsite training will be sent via email early in the week of the hands-on session.
Refund Policy
Additional Details
Continuing Dental Education’s anesthesia training courses are designed to meet the specific needs of the practicing licensed dental community.
Participants licensed outside of Minnesota should check with their respective state board of dentistry to ensure the training meets the guidelines and requirements for their specific state.
Our Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Inhalation Sedation course
- Aligns with the Minnesota Board of Dentistry’s 12-hour training requirement.
- Provides hands-on training in administering three individual analgesia cases and supervised experience using fail-safe equipment capable of positive pressure respiration.
- Administration is practiced on fellow participants during clinical training.
*Training provided to dentists during this program is considered an update. The course provides a review of the subject and an introduction to recent advances in the field.
To be eligible for enrollment, dentists must have completed previous competency training (equivalent, at a minimum, to the course contents) and possess current experience.
