DHYG 240: Pain Management

This lab course is designed to prepare the student to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide inhalation sedation to patients for pain management during dental treatment. Instruction includes a review of anatomy of the head and neck, pharmacology of anesthetic and analgesic agents, patient pre-evaluation, injection techniques, recognition of adverse patient reactions and management of emergency procedures. Student will be administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide inhalation sedation to lab partners.   Successful completion of this course will fulfill the administration of local anesthetic and nitrous oxide inhalation sedation required by the North Dakota State Board of Dentistry. Appropriate infection control techniques and safety precautions required in dental settings will be implemented.