MCCCD Program Description

Dental Anesthesia

Course: DHE227

First Term: 2016 Spring

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: A comprehensive lecture and laboratory course providing concepts and techniques for the administration of local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide. Experience gained in medical history review, record keeping, patient management and hands on experience administering local anesthetics and nitrous oxide in a clinical setting.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain pain/impulse conduction related to nerve anatomy and physiology. (I) 2. Describe the pharmacology properties, actions, considerations and contraindications to local anesthetics agents, vasoconstrictors, and nitrous oxide. (II, III, IV) 3. Assess the client`s medico-dental history as it relates to choice of technique and agents used in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide - oxygen analgesia. (V) 4. Demonstrate competence in administering selected local anesthetic injections and nitrous oxide - oxygen analgesia. (VI) 5. Determine the appropriate pain control armamentarium, agents and techniques needed to ensure patient safety and comfort during the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide - oxygen analgesia. (VI, VII) 6. Determine ways to prevent and manage potential emergency situations associated with dental anesthetics and nitrous oxide. (VIII) 7. Practice pain control techniques according to legal and ethical standards. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Pain/Impulse Conduction A. Nerve Anatomy B. Nerve Physiology C. Trigeminal Nerve II. Local Anesthetic Agents A. Pharmacology B. Dosages C. Toxicity D. Contraindications III. Vasoconstrictors A. Chemistry B. Mode of Action C. Contraindications IV. Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Analgesia A. Properties B. Considerations C. Contraindications V. Pre-anesthetic Evaluation A. Cardiovascular B. Pulmonary/Respiratory C. Physical Status and Age D. Psychological Assessment VI. Regional Anesthesia A. Armamentarium B. Safe Handling C. Depth of Anesthesia 1. Regional 2. Infiltration 3. Topical D. Maxillary Techniques E. Mandibular Techniques VII. Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Analgesia A. Equipment B. Induction and Monitoring C. Maintenance VIII. Associated Complications A. Local B. Systemic C. Prevention D. Management IX. Legal and Ethical Considerations A. Documentation B. State Practice Act C. Ethical Dilemmas

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 8, 2015

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