This course prepares the student dental hygienist to work within the scope of dental hygiene practice to manage anxiety and pain for dental patients. Students learn to prepare and administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide safely. The course also addresses the recommendation of alternative pain control measures.
Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508102 - Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): DENTAL 10508112 - Dental Hygiene Process 3, DENTAL 10508114 - Dental Pharmacology with grade greater than or equal to C (Post Secondary Grading Scheme).] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Dental Hygienist, Dental Hygienist - Colby]