COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is approved by the Oregon Board of Dentistry as of December 13th 2025.

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS:

  • OREGON DENTAL ASSISTANT WITH EFDA
  • CURRENT CPR/BLS FOR THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
  • PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (assistance is available to locate this insurance)


LOCATION AND HANDS-ON DATES COMING SOON.


NEXT CERTIFICATION COURSE TBD.

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Course Curriculum

    1. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. LIABILITY INSURANCE

    3. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD

    4. SCHEDULE A ZOOM SESSION WITH TINA

    1. INTRO TO PAIN MANAGEMENT MODULE OBJECTIVES

    2. IDENTIFICATION OF PAIN

    3. TYPES OF PAIN CONTROL

    4. RECOGINITION OF FEAR AND ANXIETY

    5. PREPARING THE PATIENT FOR PAIN CONTROL

    1. ANATOMY REVIEW

    2. NEURO ANATOMY-BASIC OVERVIEW

    3. UNDERSTANDING ACTION POTENTIAL

    4. MAXILLARY ANATOMY

    5. MANDIBULAR ANATOMY

    6. RADIOGRAPHIC LANDMARKS FOR LOCAL ANESTHESIA

    1. ARMAMENTARIUM AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. BASIC ANESTHESIA TRAY SET-UP

    3. UNDERSTANDING NEEDLE GAUGE

    4. SYRINGE SET-UP

    5. RECAPPING-SCOOP TECHNIQUE

    6. SRYINGE BREAK-DOWN (basic)

    7. REMOVAL OF BENT NEEDLE

    8. CHART DOCUMENTATION FOR LA

    1. ANESTHETICS-THE PHARMACOLOGY OF IT ALL

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. PHARMACOLOGY BASICS

    3. Anesthetic Formulations

    4. Anesthetic Dosage

    5. Non-Injectable Anesthetics

    6. SELECTING THE CORRECT ANESTHESIA FOR THE PROCEDURE

    7. DOSAGE and CONSIDERATIONS CHART

    1. Patient Considerations

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Patient Demographics and Considerations.

    3. BP Guidelines

    4. Minor Complications

      FREE PREVIEW

    5. Minor Complications

    6. Major Complications

      FREE PREVIEW

    7. Major Complications

    8. Emergencies Associated With Anesthesia

About this course

  • $2,000.00
  • 63 lessons

COURSE COST

The full cost of the course is $2000 this includes all course fees. The student will need to obtain instructional (textbook) material and liability insurance. This can range to an additional $100-$150.
FULL PAYMENT

SPLIT UP YOUR PAYMENTS

If you need a payment plan, you can pay over a three month period.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Identify anatomical structures and neural pathways for the purpose of oral local anesthesia 2. Identify and safely use armamentarium required for local anesthesia. 3. Explain the pharmacological factors of the most common anesthetics used in dentistry 4. Effectively evaluate patients’ ability and readiness for local anesthesia procedures 5. Identify and manage adverse systemic and local complications associated with local anesthetics 6. Demonstrate competence in administering local anesthetics for injections used in dentistry
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Teacher Tina RDH

An Approved Provider for the American Academy of Dental Hygiene

Teacher Tina RDH is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHTCR (August 26, 2021-December 31, 2023). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.”
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Meet Your Instructor

Tina Clarke RDH MEd

Founder and Owner of Teacher Tina RDH Tina Clarke

Meet Tina Clarke RDH MEd, a seasoned dental professional who is passionate about sharing her expertise and empowering dental practitioners to excel in their field. As a nationally published author, podcaster, and the visionary founder of Teacher Tina RDH, Tina brings a dynamic and multifaceted approach to dental education. With over 20 years of hands-on experience as a practicing clinical dental hygienist and nearly 15 years as an esteemed educator, Tina possesses a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the dental profession. Her love for teaching shines through. She's on a mission to share her wisdom and skills with the dental community and is known as the go-to person for local anesthesia, head and neck anatomy, and medical emergencies. As an experienced educator, Tina knows how to grab your attention and keep you hooked. Learning from her is a blast! She has this amazing knack for helping people remember what they've learned before, without making them feel dumb. It's one of her superpowers! Not only is Tina a dental hygiene phenom, she's also a certified CPR Instructor. Safety first, folks! She'll make sure you're ready for anything that might come your way in a dental setting, especially when it comes to local anesthesia and handling medical emergencies.