25 Safety Statements from 25 Years of Safety Excellence

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST

Guideposts from 25 Years of Quality Dentistry and Sedation Safety.

Safe sedation does not happen by accident, but through disciplined training, rigorous protocols, and a supportive team committed to patient care and safety.

Join Dr. Taylor Tate and DOCS Education for 25 Safety Statements from 25 Years of Safety Excellence, a practical and insightful program designed to help dentists strengthen patient safety for improved clinical outcomes. Distilling decades of real-world sedation experience and practice management, this presentation will provide clear, actionable principles you can apply immediately.

From comprehensive patient assessment and medical complexity to vigilant monitoring and airway maintenance, you’ll review the most common risks in sedation dentistry and how to manage them with confidence.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand why a complete medical history and medication evaluation are cornerstones of safe sedation.
• Identify red flags in patient health, polypharmacy, and chronic conditions that could increase risks in treatment and sedation.
• Recognize how age, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and special populations impact sedation planning.
• Implement best practices for monitoring vitals and level of consciousness.
• Strengthen airway assessment, positioning, and protection strategies during dental procedures.
• Prepare for emergencies through team drills, compliant recordkeeping, and medication readiness.
• Review safe dismissal criteria and post-sedation protocols that reduce falls and complications.

This webinar is free to attend. We offer 1 CE for DOCS Members and Trial Members who attend the live presentation.

If you are not yet a Member but would like to earn the 1 CE for attending, as well as experience the many benefits of DOCS Membership, consider joining as a Trial Member for only $1.* There is no obligation or risk; cancel anytime.

About the Presenter(s):

Dr. Taylor Tate was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he now lives with his wife and four children. A top graduate of the University of Utah School of Dentistry, he is the co-owner of Coleman Tate Dental. Passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate dental care, he also serves as a clinical instructor with DOCS Education, teaching IV sedation at their Salt Lake City location. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.

 

*Trial Membership Offer is open to dentists who have not participated in the Trial Membership program within the past two (2) years. After 60 days, if not cancelled, the Trial Membership will upgrade to a Standard Membership at $59.95/mo for a one-year commitment. Refer to terms of service for details.

 

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DOCS Education is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 09/17/2000 to 12/31/2026. Provider ID# 217651.