DENH 245 - Pain and Anxiety Control;1 credit

Institution:

Brookdale Community College

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Description:

The course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of local anesthesia in dentistry. Emphasis will be placed on clinical application of these principles. Anatomy of the head and neck will be stressed throughout the course with an in-depth review of the trigeminal nerve and neurophysiology. The pharmacology of various local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors will be reviewed. Discussion of systemic toxicity and local complications will alert the student to emergencies that can develop in the dental treatment area. Local anesthetic techniques will be discussed and a rational approach to selection of anesthetic and injection techniques for each patient will be presented. (Prerequisite: ADEC 116)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brookdalecc.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 224-2345

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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