DEN 440 - Pain Cntrl & Loc Anesthesia

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

The focus of this course is on local anesthesia as the primary means of pain management for dental hygiene. Its appropriate use requries that the clinical administrator possess a thorough understanding of neuroanatomy and physiology, pain and pain suppression, pharmacology of local anesthetics, and potential complications and their management. Through classroom lecture and laboratory/clinical practice the student will acquire the knowledge and skill necessary to safely and effectively administer local anesthetic agents and other pain control modalities.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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