LOCAL ANESTHESIA CERTIFICATION FOR THE DENTAL ASSISTANT:OREGON
65 CEU: Provide integrated basic science and clinical training in atraumatic local anesthesia techniques for dentistry. COURSE APPROVED ON DECEMBER 13TH 2025
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This course is approved by the Oregon Board of Dentistry as of December 13th 2025.
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:
LOCATION AND HANDS-ON DATES COMING SOON.
NEXT CERTIFICATION COURSE TBD.
Is your office interested in hosting?
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COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
FREE PREVIEWLIABILITY INSURANCE
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD
SCHEDULE A ZOOM SESSION WITH TINA
INTRO TO PAIN MANAGEMENT MODULE OBJECTIVES
IDENTIFICATION OF PAIN
TYPES OF PAIN CONTROL
RECOGINITION OF FEAR AND ANXIETY
PREPARING THE PATIENT FOR PAIN CONTROL
ANATOMY REVIEW
NEURO ANATOMY-BASIC OVERVIEW
UNDERSTANDING ACTION POTENTIAL
MAXILLARY ANATOMY
MANDIBULAR ANATOMY
RADIOGRAPHIC LANDMARKS FOR LOCAL ANESTHESIA
ARMAMENTARIUM AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
FREE PREVIEWBASIC ANESTHESIA TRAY SET-UP
UNDERSTANDING NEEDLE GAUGE
SYRINGE SET-UP
RECAPPING-SCOOP TECHNIQUE
SRYINGE BREAK-DOWN (basic)
REMOVAL OF BENT NEEDLE
CHART DOCUMENTATION FOR LA
ANESTHETICS-THE PHARMACOLOGY OF IT ALL
FREE PREVIEWPHARMACOLOGY BASICS
Anesthetic Formulations
Anesthetic Dosage
Non-Injectable Anesthetics
SELECTING THE CORRECT ANESTHESIA FOR THE PROCEDURE
DOSAGE and CONSIDERATIONS CHART
Patient Considerations
FREE PREVIEWPatient Demographics and Considerations.
BP Guidelines
Minor Complications
FREE PREVIEWMinor Complications
Major Complications
FREE PREVIEWMajor Complications
Emergencies Associated With Anesthesia
If you need a payment plan, you can pay over a three month period.
An Approved Provider for the American Academy of Dental Hygiene
Tina Clarke RDH MEd