About this course
This course is designed to provide dental professionals with a foundational understanding of the mechanisms of pain, the function and pharmacology of common local anesthetic agents used in dentistry, and factors to consider when selecting a local anesthetic for managing perioperative dental pain. --- This course will report to CE Broker within 24 hours and can be taken at your own pace, on any device.
Course curriculum
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Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics and Sedation Overview for the Dental Office
- Course Description
- Learning Objectives
- Course Outline
- Introduction
- Mechanism of Pain Perception
- Overview of Local Anesthetic Pharmacology
- Therapeutic Considerations Related to Local Anesthetics
- Safe Handling and Storage of Local Anesthetic Agents
- Minimizing Needle-insertion Pain
- Reversing the Effects of Soft-tissue Anesthesia
- Risk Factors and Precautions Related to Local Anesthetic Administration
- Sedation
- What Is Sedation?
- Levels of Sedation
- Who Can Provide Sedation?
- Clinical Considerations
- Conclusion
- References
- Quiz
- Course Evaluation