Courses

ANDN 314. Dental Anesthesia: Local Anesthesia and Inhalation Sedation. 4 Units.

A philosophy of patient management, including use of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation, as well as the physiological and psychological aspects of pain and anxiety. Covers the history of anesthesia, patient evaluation, pharmacology armamentarium and complications regarding use of these agents, and management of office emergencies. Students practice local anesthetic injections and administer nitrous oxide/oxygen to each other.