ABOUT US
The Kentucky component of ADSA represents the mission and leadership of the nation’s leading nonprofit authority in dental anesthesiology. The mission of the Kentucky Dental Society of Anesthesiology is to provide a forum for education and achievement in order to promote safe and effective patient care for all dentists who have an interest in anesthesiology, sedation and the control of anxiety and pain.
Next Meeting
May 22, 2026
Paducah, KY
Time:
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location:
Mercy Regional EMS Station 1
3551 Coleman Rd
Paducah, KY 42001
Speakers & Topics:
- Dr. Irvin Smith MD, (Anesthesiologist) – General Anesthesia & sedation medication review, Morbidity & complications prevention & management.
- Jeremy Jeffrey BS, MBA, EMT-P, CCP-C, FP -C, TP-C (Critical Care, Flight, & Tactical Paramedic) – Airway assessment & airway management. Including hands-on skills training.
- Dr. Dan Abell DMD, EMT-P, FAAID, DABOI/ID, (General Dentist, Paramedic, Fellow AAID, Diplomat ABOI/ID) – Review of statutes & regulations. Medical risk assessment for anesthesia & sedation, how the patient’s health history should alter the sedation plan. Recovery & discharge criteria.
CE:
4 CE Credit hours
Fees:
Dentist Member - $225
Non Member - $250
Auxiliary - $165
Officers
The Kentucky component of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology represents the nation’s leading nonprofit authority in dental anesthesiology.