DNH 235 - Management of Dental Pain and Anxiety in the Dental Office at Danville Community College
Course Description
Effective: 2015-05-01
Provides a study of anxiety and pain management techniques used in dental care. Students will understand the necessary theory to appropriately treat, plan and successfully administer topical anesthesia, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. Includes the components of pain, pain control mechanisms, topical anesthesia, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. Prerequisites: DNH 115, DNH 120 and DNH 216.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
2 credits
General Course Purpose
This course allows students to attain entry-level competency in administration of anesthesia and analgesics to manage pain and anxiety in the dental healthcare setting.
Course Prerequisites/Corequisites
Prerequisites: DNH 115 and DNH 120 Corequisite: DNH 216
Course Objectives
- Discuss the importance of reviewing the medical history and assessment of the psychological profile of a patient prior to the administration of local anesthesia
- Discuss the pharmacologic actions and anatomical considerations for the administration of local anesthetic agents
- Describe and demonstrate the proper assembly of the local anesthetic armamentarium
- Demonstrate to clinical competency on a patient maxillary/mandibular infiltration and block anesthesia techniques
- Discuss the potential complications and management of emergencies when administering local anesthetics
- Discuss the pharmacologic actions of nitrous-oxide/oxygen analgesia
- Discuss the potential complications and management of emergencies when administering nitrous-oxide/oxygen analgesia
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of nitrous-oxide analgesia armamentarium
- Demonstrate to clinical competency on a patient nitrous-oxide sedation techniques
Major Topics to be Included
- Professional and Ethical Behavior - Discern and manage the ethical issues faced in dental hygiene. Adhere to local, state and federal laws, recommendations, and regulations for dental hygiene actions and services.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making - Acquire, synthesize, and analyze information in a scientific and effective manner
- Assessment - Have the ability to systematically collect, analyze and record data on the general, oral, and psycho-social health status of clients using methods consistent with medico-legal-ethical principles
- Planning - Have the ability to formulate a comprehensive dental hygiene plan through collaboration with the client and/or other health professionals
- Implementation - Provide specialized care that includes educational preventive, and therapeutic services designed to assist the client in achieving and maintaining oral health goals
- Evaluation and Maintenance - Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented educational, preventive, and therapeutic services and modify as needed
- Education and Communication - Have the ability to promote the values of oral and general health to the public and organizations within and outside the profession