Pain Management

(2 Credits)

This course will prepare the student to safely and effectively administer local dental anesthesia and nitrous oxide/ oxygen analgesia in accordance with the New York State and New Jersey Dental Practice Act. The course will include the neurophysiology and psychology of pain; pharmacology of anesthetic agents; a review of anatomy and physiology as they relate to the administration of local dental anesthesia; patient evaluation; selection of appropriate armamentarium, anesthetic agents and techniques; and recognition and management of emergencies and complications. This course will include classroom and clinical/laboratory components.