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Catalog/Bulletin 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DHY 4110 - PAIN CONTROL I

[2 Credits]
A lecture course designed to develop an understanding and knowledge of the various techniques of local anesthesia. The course includes the landmarks and relationships of the anatomical structures involved, the chemistry and pharmacology of the local anesthetic solutions, pre-anesthetic evaluation, and the management of complications and emergencies of local anesthesia. A laboratory/clinical session follows the didactic phase. Competence in administering local anesthesia is evaluated in the intermediate and advanced dental hygiene clinical courses.