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Pharmacology of Local Anesthetics: Clinical Implications

COURSE NUMBER: 449

Credit Hours:

3 Hour(s)

Participants in this course will be introduced to evidence-based information related to basic mechanisms of pain, the pharmacology of local anesthetic agents, and factors to consider in selecting the most effective and least toxic local ane...

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Overview

Participants in this course will be introduced to evidence-based information related to basic mechanisms of pain, the pharmacology of local anesthetic agents, and factors to consider in selecting the most effective and least toxic local anesthetic agent for perioperative pain management.


Participants in this course will be introduced to evidence-based information related to the basic mechanisms of nociception; the pharmacology of local anesthetic agents (LAs); issues related to potency, onset and duration of action of LAs as factors to be considered in selecting a LA for perioperative pain management; reducing needle-insertion pain; reversing soft-tissue anesthesia; and precautions to consider before administering local anesthetic agents.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists

  • Date Course Online:

    Mar 2, 2014

  • Last Revision Date:

    Jun 26, 2017

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Sep 30, 2020

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


  • Discuss the mechanism of nociception.
  • Discuss the pharmacology of local anesthetic agents.
  • Select the most effective and least toxic local anesthetic agent for perioperative pain management.
  • Discuss technical issues, sterilization, and storage of local anesthetic agents.
  • Discuss factors affecting needle-insertion pain and take preemptive action.
  • Discuss and implement reversal of soft-tissue anesthesia.
  • Discuss precautions related to the administration of local anesthetic agents.

Disclaimers

Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note:  Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • Dr. Taifour reports no conflict of interest with this course.
  • Dr. Terézhalmy has done consulting work for Procter & Gamble and has served on the dentalcare.com Advisory Board.

Submission Information

Recognition

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Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY


Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.


8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886