Nitrous Oxide Review OSHA Focus | 4 CE

Nitrous Oxide Review OSHA Focus 2025

Credit hours/CE 4

Published November 2020 | Reviewed December 2026 | Expires December 2027

Course Description

MyDentalCE’s Nitrous Oxide Review – OSHA Focus CE course is an online refresher for dentists and clinical team members who administer or assist with nitrous oxide (N₂O) sedation. The course reviews essential N₂O properties, indications and contraindications, and safe techniques for managing patient anxiety and pain, while emphasizing OSHA standards and exposure control. Participants will review best practices for administration, monitoring, equipment use, scavenging, and ventilation to reduce occupational exposure, along with key OSHA requirements such as exposure limits, hazard communication, PPE, and recordkeeping. This streamlined course helps dental practices enhance patient safety, protect the dental team, and stay compliant with current guidelines.

Learning Objectives

• Identify indications and contraindications for nitrous oxide use in clinical dentistry
• Evaluate patients’ suitability and best clinical practices for nitrous oxide sedation
• Implement nitrous oxide workplace monitoring and safety per OSHA guidelines
• Identify signs and symptoms of exposure

Sources/Editors/Authors
MaryLou Austin, RDH, MS, MBA Health Science Editor
U.S. Department of Labor OSHA Division

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