Sedation Dentistry for Kids: Stay Certified with DSTAR’s Live CE Courses

Pediatric dental sedation is one of the most sensitive areas of dentistry. Young patients require special consideration for airway anatomy, drug dosage, and monitoring standards. In Texas, dentists providing sedation, especially for children, must meet strict renewal requirements, including Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. 

DSTAR Education delivers state-approved continuing education (CE) that meets these requirements and ensures you remain confident, compliant, and ready for every pediatric case. Whether you need to renew your dental sedation permit or sharpen your pediatric emergency skills, DSTAR combines hands-on training, compliance expertise, and affordability in one complete solution. 

Why Pediatric Sedation Renewal Matters 

When treating children, sedation protocols demand more than just technical skill. They require absolute mastery of airway management, drug safety, and emergency response. The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) requires dentists who administer sedation to children to maintain current PALS certification alongside their sedation permit. 

Live training ensures you stay current with evolving guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). This is not just a regulatory formality; it’s a professional obligation that protects your patients, your license, and your practice’s reputation. 

DSTAR’s Live Sedation Recertification Course 

For pediatric-focused practices, DSTAR’s Sedation Recertification Levels 1–4 course is a direct path to compliance and confidence. The program includes: 

  • ACLS & PALS Certification: Essential for pediatric sedation renewal. 
  • Sedation Record-Keeping: Learn how to meet TSBDE inspection standards. 
  • Emergency Preparedness: Simulation-based pediatric airway and resuscitation drills. 
  • Pediatric Considerations: Dosing, monitoring, and age-specific safety protocols. 
  • TSBDE Inspection Prep: Practical guidance to pass with zero deficiencies. 

Promotional Price: $499 (regularly $900) 

CE Credits: 12 hours over two days 

Format: In-person, interactive, and fully compliant with Texas sedation permit renewal rules. 

Self-Paced Sedation Renewal Option 

If you need flexibility, DSTAR also offers a Self-Paced Dental Sedation Renewal Course: 

  • Covers Levels 1–4 sedation permit renewal in Texas. 
  • Delivers 12 CE credits you can complete on your schedule. 
  • Cost: $350. 
  • Perfect for busy practitioners who prefer an online format but still require high-quality, TSBDE-compliant content. 

While this option does not include hands-on airway simulation, it’s an excellent choice for those who already have active ACLS and PALS certifications but need to meet sedation renewal CE requirements. 

Key Pediatric-Focused Training Components 

DSTAR’s live course is designed to strengthen the skills most critical for safe pediatric sedation: 

  1. Emergency Airway Management: Recognizing and resolving airway compromise in infants, toddlers, and adolescents. 
  2. Basic Airway Management: Proper use of bag-valve-mask, oral airways, and oxygen delivery devices. 
  3. Pharmacologic Protocols: Selecting and dosing sedatives appropriately for pediatric physiology. 
  4. Monitoring and Documentation: Capturing vital signs, events, and interventions accurately in the sedation record. 
  5. Team-Based Response: Coordinating with assistants and support staff during pediatric emergencies. 

Why Choose DSTAR for Pediatric Sedation CE? 

  1. Texas Focus: All content is tailored to TSBDE regulations and inspection standards. 
  2. Comprehensive Coverage: Both sedation renewal and required ACLS/PALS certifications in one program. 
  3. Cost-Effective: Promotional pricing saves hundreds while delivering top-tier training. 
  4. Expert Faculty: Instructors with extensive clinical and inspection-prep experience. 
  5. AGD PACE-Approved: CE credits that count toward your licensure renewal without question. 

The Cost-Benefit for Pediatric Practices 

Compliance is non-negotiable, but your CE investment should also enhance clinical confidence. DSTAR’s $499 live course covers sedation renewal, ACLS, and PALS certifications, services that can cost significantly more when purchased separately. 

For pediatric practices, this means fewer days out of the office, consolidated training, and assurance that every sedation case meets the highest safety and regulatory standards. 

The $350 self-paced course offers even more flexibility for those who want an affordable, fully online option. 

How to Enroll 

Enrolling is simple: 

  1. Visit dstareducation.com and navigate to the “Sedation Dentistry” section. 
  2. Select either the Live Sedation Recertification (Levels 1–4) course or the Self-Paced Sedation Renewal course. 
  3. Review course details, dates, and CE credits. 
  4. Register and secure your spot. 

For group registrations or pediatric sedation-specific inquiries, contact DSTAR directly through their website’s contact form. 

Conclusion; Stay Certified, Stay Prepared 

In pediatric sedation, every decision counts. Staying certified with current PALS training and sedation renewal CE is the best way to protect your patients and your license. DSTAR Education offers the expertise, affordability, and Texas-specific focus you need to meet every requirement confidently. 

Choose the $499 in-person course for hands-on PALS and sedation renewal or the $350 self-paced option for maximum flexibility. Either way, you’ll walk away with the credentials and confidence to deliver safe, effective pediatric sedation. 

References 

  1. Texas State Board of Dental Examiners  https://tsbde.texas.gov 
  2. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry  https://www.aapd.org 
  3. American Heart Association PALS Guidelines  https://www.heart.org 
  4. ADA Guidelines for Use of Sedation  https://www.ada.org 
  5. DSTAR Sedation Recertification Course  https://dstareducation.com 
  6. DSTAR Self-Paced Sedation Renewal  https://dstareducation.com 
  7. AGD PACE Program Provider Standards  https://www.agd.org