Pain Management for the Dental Hygiene Patient

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Prepare dental hygiene students to administer local anesthesia to the dental hygiene patient. Includes the theory and psychological aspects of pain control, selection of pain control modalities, anatomy and neurophysiology, pharmacology of local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors, infection control, systemic complications, safe injection practices, and management of medical emergencies. Students learn and perform intraoral block and soft tissue infiltration anesthesia techniques. The course is taught using lecture and laboratory/clinical formats and includes 30 didactic hours, 15 laboratory hours, and 15 clinical hours in accordance with Georgia Rule 150-5-.07 Administration of Local Anesthetic by Dental Hygienist. The course also includes a wide variety of learning strategies including lectures, group work, hands-on laboratory work, and peer patient practice. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 1 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal (A, B, C, D, F) Program Restrictions: BSDH1_DHYG BSDH1- Dental Hygiene; BSDH1_DENH-Dental Hygiene Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Additional Course Fee: Supplies Fee Fee Type: Flat Fee Fee Amount: $ 50 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.