Local Anesthesia In Dental Practice

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

1. Briefly describe the historical background of local anesthesia for use in dental procedures.
2. Be familiar with the anatomy of the oral cavity and the methods for administering local anesthesia.
3. Understand the importance of a patient's medical history.
4. List the local anesthetics commonly used in dentistry.
5. Explain the action of local anesthetic drugs on nerves. Describe different techniques of local anesthetic administration, and what teeth are effected by each injection.
6. Identify the toxicity level for all anesthetic medications used.
7. Identify symptoms of complications that may result from administration of local anesthesia and the treatment for each.
8. Understand the rationale behind the use of alternative forms of anesthesia, including sedation and electronic dental anesthesia.