Name
"I Have Become ... Profoundly Numb!": Local Anesthetics, Vasoconstrictors, and Considerations for Every Dental Hygienist
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Date & Time
Saturday, July 22, 2023, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Thomas Viola
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Learning Objectives

  • Differentiate between the two major classes of local anesthetic agents with respect to their distribution, metabolism, adverse effects, drug interactions, and contraindications.
  • Discuss the rationale for the use of vasoconstrictors in local anesthetic solutions and their potential effects in common organ system disease states.
  • Specify the various local anesthetic agent combinations most commonly used in dental hygiene and the rationale for their use in specific clinical situations.

Management of odontogenic pain may be accomplished through a clinical approach that successfully incorporates local anesthesia. However, improper and inappropriate use of local anesthetic agents has the potential to produce life-threatening, systemic adverse reactions. Thus, a thorough knowledge of the pharmacology and therapeutics of local anesthetic agents is essential for their safe and effective use. This program will provide participants with an overview of local anesthetic agents commonly used in dental hygiene practice. Using case scenarios, special emphasis will be given to developing strategies and techniques essential to accurately identify the need for pain control, individualize patient care, and assess the efficacy of the local anesthetic agents administered.

Location Name
Presidential D
Full Address
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
United States
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CEU Credits: 2