DEHY1468

This course covers pain management techniques used in dentistry. The course will focus on preparing the dental hygiene student for the safe, effective administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation for dental hygiene practice. Included in this course are content areas in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and emergency procedures as they relate to local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. In the clinical sessions, students will be administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen to fellow students.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize the scientific basis and/or rationale for local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation analgesia for pain management in dentistry.
• Administer local anesthetic agent, competently, safely and effectively, to control pain with a minimum of patient discomfort.
• Administer nitrous oxide/oxygen, competently, safely, and effectively, to manage associated complications.
• Identify and manage complication/emergencies associated with pain management techniques.