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2026 Sedation Update – Virtual CE
We are the Cheesemakers 2026: Mitigating Risk and Maximizing Safety
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am (Central Time) Via Zoom
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Registration closes Thursday, May 14th.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing no later than Thursday, May 14, 2026. A full refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued for those received by that deadline. All refunds will be processed within 30 days after the meeting. Questions? Monica Todd, texasacademypd@gmail.com
Bobby Thikkurissy is Professor and Robert Creedon Chief of Dentistry, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
He obtained his DDS from New York University, an AEGD certificate from Wright Patterson AFB, and his certificate/Masters from The Ohio State University, additionally serving 8 years in the United States Air Force. Bobby became a Diplomate of the ABPD and entered full-time academics in 2006. He has served as Directors of a predoctoral program, in-patient service and a residency programs.
He has taught in the AAPD Sedation course since 2011 and has Chaired the AAPD Sedation committee as well as served on the ADA Council of Dental Education. His research and publications have focused on; procedural sedation, children with special needs, and morbidity of pain in children.
We are the Cheesemakers 2026: Mitigating Risk and Maximizing Safety
Course Description
The successful use of Procedural Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry hinges on the creation of safety processes while understating risks associated with various classes of medications. This two hour webinar will examine levels of risk associated with specific classes of medications and what safety processes can be employed to prevent morbidity and mortality.
Course Objectives
Attendees will be able to:
- Understand concepts of physiologic and behavioral risk associated with specific classes of sedative agents (Benzodiazapenes and Opioids/Opiates)
- Be able to provide staff with basic intervention skills for medical emergencies associated with procedural sedation
- Implement safety protocols to optimize margins of safety with sedation and general anesthesia procedures
Schedule
9:00 – 11:00 Sedation 2026 Update
Dr. Thikkurissy has no conflict of interest to declare.
