Introduction to Oral Surgery & Pain Management I Credit: 1

Catalog description

This course introduces students to foundational concepts of oral surgery and pain management. The course consists of lectures, demonstration and pre-clinical practice and simulation in the safe and effective use of local anesthetics in dentistry and basic intraoral surgical procedures. This course includes patient assessment for intraoral procedures, and instrumentation and techniques required to anesthetize a patient and extract teeth. Students will participate in practical experiences to begin to build skills in the necessary techniques to manage patient’s pain and perform basic surgical procedures.