Local Anesthesia for Today’s Dental Hygienist: Certification Course
About This Event
Participants will explore all aspects of local anesthesia, including pharmacology, anatomy, and management of dental patients requiring anesthesia. The course emphasizes practical skills and includes hands-on training to ensure competency and proficiency. Participants will engage in patient experiences and must consult with a physician regarding health requirements. The course also covers practice management strategies to enhance the quality of anesthesia administration in a dental practice.
Learning Objectives
- Scope of pain and anxiety control
- Neurophysiology
- Pharmacology of local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors
- Armamentarium
- Physical and psychological evaluation
- Anatomic considerations, clinical application and supplemental injection techniques
- Local and systemic complications
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dental Hygienists
Event Format
In-person
CE Credits
60*