DHY 3210 - NITROUS OXIDE SEDATION

[1 Credit]

The course is designed to prepare the student for the management of pain and anxiety in the dental practice. Patient evaluation as it pertains to sedation management will be presented at the beginning of the course. Preoperative and operative sedation by nasal route will be presented along with an in-depth look at nitrous oxides pharmacology, physical properties and safe use to aid the student in gaining familiarity and understanding with this pain and anxiety management technique.