Richard L. Wynn, PhD, is professor emeritus of pharmacology in the Department of Neural and Pain Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.

He is a nationally recognized speaker, author, columnist, and consultant on dental drug therapeutics and drug information for the dental professional. He is the lead author of the most recognized chairside dental drug reference book, Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry, now in its 29th edition.

Dr. Wynn keeps the dental profession informed about current issues relative to drugs in dentistry, including new therapeutic agents, new drug interactions, and newly reported adverse reactions in dental patients. He researches the literature daily for new reports of interest to the profession.  

This course delves into the intricacies of oral sedation with a focus on Triazolam and non-benzodiazepines. Divided into two parts, this program provides an in-depth understanding of sedation pharmacology, mechanisms, metabolism, drug interactions, and adverse reactions.

• Program Five: Advanced Sedation Techniques
  • Part 1: Multimodal Sedation Strategies
  • Part 2: Management of Sedation Complications

Upon completion of Program Five, participants will be able to:

• Explain how triazolam is metabolized.
• Describe the challenges associated with the titration of a sedative drug.
• Describe the pharmacology of hydroxyzine and diphenhydramine.

Upon completion of the online course, participants are required to pass an online post-course assessment with a minimum grade of 75%.

Once the online course has been accessed, no refunds will be provided.

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