SAN ANTONIO AGD - SAFE: New Dentist Study Club 2026 Series

Selected Topics in Enteral Sedation and Nitrous Oxide
Presented by Dr. Ernie Luce
Wednesday, June 17th
Registration 5:45 PM | Presentation 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
No Onsite Registration Available
3 Hr Lecture Credit
Subject Code: 340 Sedation 

$200 series rate; must be an AGD member to be a SAFE member. 
Dinner Included

Course Description

This discussion will highlight several aspects of minimal enteral sedation and nitrous oxide. We will present aspects of the Texas sedation rules that are of particular concern for sedation providers. Some specific nuances of sedation pharmacology will be highlighted as well as a demonstration of monitoring nuances and pitfalls. We will conclude with a discussion about complications associated with the use of nitrous oxide.

Course Objectives

• The participant will learn specific elements of the Texas dental sedation rules that are most associated with dentists practicing outside the standard of care.
• The participant will learn pharmacologic distinguishing nuances of triazolam, diazepam and lorazepam.
• The participant will learn limitations of pulse oximetry.
• The participant will learn complications associated with nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia.
   

About the Speakers
Dr. Ernie Luce earned his dental degree in 1985 from the University of Texas in Houston. From there, he completed a general practice residency at the dental school in San Antonio. Since then, he has held a full or part time faculty position in San Antonio. His professional interests are in sedation and providing dental care for the medically compromised patient.

About the 2026 SAFE - New Dentist Study Club
Join the San Antonio AGD for their 2026 SAFE - New Dentist Study Club. The New Dentist Study Club (SAFE) is uniquely and specifically designed to help new dentists in their professional growth through cutting-edge CE, opportunities to build dental, professional, and leadership skills, and the development of camaraderie. You must be an AGD member to join and have paid the 2026 AGD dues.
 

Upcoming CE 2026 Dates - FALL SERIES

• July 22: Dr. Schwartz | Endodontics: What is changing and what remains the same | 070 Endodontics
• Aug 19: Dr. Jon Dossett | Coming Soon! 
• Sept 23: Dr. Ernest Valdez | Coming Soon! 
• Oct 28: Dr. Babak Najafi | The Evolution of Periodontal Plastic Surgery: From Open Flaps to Minimally Invasive Approaches | 490 Periodontics

 These courses are on the Pathway 2 Fellowship program and qualify for credit toward Fellowship in the AGD.

Second Floor Meeting Room 

This course is for Texas Residents Only.
 

Cancellations received in writing up to seven (7) business days prior to the event date will receive a refund - minus a 20% handling fee. If you cancel less than (7) business days or do not cancel prior to the event date, the entire fee is non-refundable. Registrations are non-transferable.