Event Description:

Dentist Anesthesiologists work in isolated environments typically by themselves responsible for the safe administration of sedation or anesthesia for patients who are relying on them to provide an anesthetic that will ensure their desired level of comfort as well as protect their well-being. On its surface, this is a tremendous and significant responsibility for the Dentist Anesthesiologist and yet, they do it everyday in a dedicated, committed and steadfast manner. Often alone making decisions for the patient as well as for the procedure being performed, there are events that occur that require attention either emergently or to prevent an adverse event from ever occurring. Decisions require high level thinking done quickly, accurately and appropriately. While the vast majority of these tense moments during treatment are resolved, sometimes they are not and the situation becomes worse. Bad outcomes happen though how do we respond to them? Near misses happen and how do we respond to them? We also often reflect on the event that was managed and consider what could've been done differently? M&M conferences were designed to help respond to these questions allowing for input from colleagues in a supportive manner with the intent to improve patient care. This is the intent of this program and, hopefully, many more to come. We hope any Dentist Anesthesiologist currently practicing will come to this program to share and support your colleagues for improved patient care outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the decision-making challenges of administering anesthesia in the dental office or clinic setting.
2. Understand the difficulties involved with obtaining thorough, complete and accurate health history for patients.
3. Understand the limited resources available in the physical location and the staff present when administering office-based anesthesia.

Meet The Speaker:

Anthony Charles Caputo, D.D.S. is an expert spokesperson on anesthesia for the American Dental Association (ADA), a professional organization representing approximately 161,000 U.S. dentists. Dr. Caputo is currently in private practice providing anesthesia services for pediatric and adult dental patients, including patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. He is an Adjunct Professor with AT Still University. He works with and teaches AEGD Residents at AT Still University (ASDOH) in Mesa, Arizona and Winslow Indian Health Care Center in Winslow, Arizona. Dr. Caputo serves as the AEGD Program Director for Johnston Memorial Hospital based in Abington, VA. Dr. Caputo lectures nationally on Medical Emergencies, Local Anesthesia Administration, and a variety of topics on sedation and anesthesia in dentistry. Dr. Caputo is a Board Member and Secretary/Treasurer for the Arizona Dental Association. He is an ADA 14th District Delegate. He is an Anesthesia Evaluator and has served on the Anesthesia Committee as well as an expert consultant for the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX). Dr. Caputo serves as Chair of the BODEX Investigative Committee that functions to efficiently and transparently process and adjudicate dental complaints. Dr. Caputo earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from the University of Arizona in 1989 and his D.D.S. from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in 1993. He earned his certificate in Hospital Dentistry from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry in 1995 and his certificate in Anesthesiology from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine in 1997. He completed his Master's in Education, specializing in Dental Education in 2014 from the University of Pacific/AAL.

Schedule:

7:30am-8:00am- Registration and Breakfast
8:00am- 12:00pm- CE Program
12:00pm- 1:00pm- Lunch
1:00pm- 5:00pm- CE Program

Registration Fee:

• $115 - AzDA Member Dentist
• $115 - Non-member Dentist

Location:

Arizona Dental Association
3193 N Drinkwater Blvd
Scottsdale 85251-6491