Pain Management. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Dental Hygiene program Corequisite(s): DENT 3015 Focuses on pain control including local and topical oral anesthesia, nitrous oxide conscious sedation and other means of pain control, which is accepted as standard of care. Applies gained knowledge for direct clinical application on patients in the clinical setting. Demonstrates preclinical competence in the laboratory setting. Builds on basic and dental sciences and prepares the student for clinical dental hygiene practice and prepares students for regional anesthesia board exams. Course fee of $3175 for practical experience applies.