Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Management of Pain, Anxiety and Medical Emergencies. 2.5 Credit Hours

Catalog description

The purpose of DIPC 6005 is to prepare second year students for initial clinical experiences in basic outpatient oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. Students learn fundamental concepts for preoperative patient evaluation, postoperative patient evaluation, basic surgical protocols and techniques, strategies for prevention, recognition of management of medical emergencies, and administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide sedation for management of patients' pain and anxiety. Successful completion of all DS I courses is required to enroll in this course.