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.  

The second part of Program 3 provides an in-depth look at the molecular mechanisms of various sedation drugs, including inhalant general anesthetics, propofol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, opioids, ketamine, nitrous oxide, local anesthetics, alcohol, and marijuana. This section details how these drugs interact with the central nervous system to produce sedative effects.

Upon completion of Program Three, Part 2, participants will be able to:

• Describe the molecular mechanisms of the following sedation drugs:
  • Inhalant general anesthetics
  • Propofol
  • Barbiturates
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Opioids
  • Ketamine
  • Nitrous Oxide
  • Local Anesthetics
  • Alcohol
  • Marijuana

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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