IV SEDATION REFRESHER

Keep Your Sedation Skills Current And Confident.

Refresh the knowledge and clinical skills behind safe, effective IV sedation. Designed for dentists already trained in parenteral moderate sedation who need continuing education to maintain their permit requirements.

12
CE Hours
2 Days
Duration
2027
September 10-11
Tuition
$1,499 + HST

Stay Current With IV Sedation

IV sedation is a skill that depends on more than initial training. Maintaining confidence requires continued familiarity with patient assessment, pharmacology, monitoring, emergency preparedness and clinical decision-making.

The Ti-Max IV Sedation Refresher is designed for dentists already trained in parenteral moderate sedation who want to reinforce their knowledge, review current clinical practices and maintain the continuing education required for their permit.

What You’ll Refresh

  • Patient assessment and appropriate case selection
  • IV sedation pharmacology and medication review
  • Patient monitoring and vital-sign interpretation
  • Airway management and emergency preparedness
  • Recognition and management of sedation-related complications
  • Clinical protocols and documentation
  • Current standards and regulatory considerations
  • Practical application through case-based review

Your Course Faculty

Dr. Mike Saso

Dr. Mike Saso

  • DDS, Dip. Dental Anaesthesia

Dr. Michael Saso is a board-certified Specialist in Dental Anaesthesia with over 30 years of distinguished experience in clinical practice, dental education, and regulatory inspection. A graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry (DDS, 1987), Dr. Saso furthered his training with a hospital internship at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and subsequently earned his Diploma in Dental Anaesthesia from the University of Toronto in 1990. For three decades, Dr. Saso led a respected practice in Ottawa, exclusively serving adult patients requiring complex pain and anxiety management. His clinical expertise is matched by his passion for education—he has lectured nationally for the Ontario Dental Association and other provincia and federal organizations on topics such as local anaesthesia, sedation techniques, medical emergency protocols, and comprehensive medical history evaluation. Dr. Saso currently holds a faculty position at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, where he serves as an Instructor in the Department of Anaesthesia. He is also appointed as a Sedation and Anaesthesia Facility Inspector with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality patient care across practices in Ontario. In addition, he provides in-office anaesthesia services for a range of dental specialists across the Greater Toronto Area. Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Saso is an avid golfer and skier, a dedicated traveler—especially to Italy—and a passionate sports enthusiast.

Dr. Iqbal Biswas

Dr. Iqbal Biswas

Dr. Iqbal Hussain Biswas is a physician specializing in Anesthesiology and Pain Management and is a staff at Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH). He has been serving this community since year 2000. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) at McMaster University. He has been acXvely involved in community service and volunteering. He has served as the President of Medical & Professional Staff AssociaXon at CMH and was Chief of the Department of Anesthesia at CMH. He has served as a member of Rotary Club of Cambridge – Sunrise. He has also served as a Director at Cambridge & North Dumfries Community FoundaXon Board, Cambridge Memorial Hospital Board and St. John’s Kilmarnock School Board. He was Chair of the Physicians & Medical Professionals Campaign for MRI in Cambridge. Iqbal received his medical degree from Calcuaa University, Anesthesiology residency training at New York Medical College and Fellowship at Mayo Clinic. Iqbal and his wife Julie have two children and Cambridge is their home.

Dr Angela Good

Dr. Angela Good

  • H.BSc., MD, CCFP (EM)

Dr. Angela Matthew Good is a highly experienced emergency physician with nearly two decades of clinical excellence in emergency medicine. She currently serves at Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario. A graduate of Queen’s University School of Medicine, Dr. Good completed her residency in Family Medicine and received certification in Emergency Medicine from the University of Western Ontario. Throughout her career, Dr. Good has demonstrated leadership and a commitment to improving healthcare systems. She currently holds multiple governance roles, including President of the North Waterloo Professional Medical Staff Association and Ex-Officio Board Director at Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital. She also serves on several committees focused on credentialing, quality improvement, and medical advisory oversight. Dr. Good’s scholarly contributions include several peer-reviewed publications in clinical toxicology and emergency medicine, with a focus on acetaminophen overdose risk assessment. She is also an active member of national medical organizations including the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). Committed to ongoing education and clinical innovation, Dr. Good regularly participates in advanced training and emergency medicine conferences, maintaining certifications in ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP, and point-of-care ultrasound.

IV Sedation

Mr. Phil Hudson BPharm

IV Sedation

Ms. Donna Wells RN

Course Details

IV Sedation Refresher

$1,499 + HST

Course Dates

2027: September 10-11

CE Hours: 12 (2 Days)

Already Providing IV Sedation?

Course is for dentists who have already completed approved training in parenteral moderate sedation and are refreshing their knowledge and clinical competencies.

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