DENH 2453 - Pain Control

The course is designed to introduce the student to the principles of local anesthesia in dentistry. Emphasis will be placed on clinical application of these principles. Anatomy of the head and neck will be stressed throughout the course with an in depth review of the trigeminal nerve and neurophysiology. The pharmacology of various local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors will be reviewed, as well as a rational approach to selection of local anesthetic. Discussion of systemic toxicity and local complications will alert the student to emergencies that can develop in the dental treatment area. Local anesthetic techniques will be discussed and injection techniques will be presented and practiced. Students will apply topical and administer local anesthetic to one another after practicing. Nitrous oxide sedation, general anesthesia, IV sedation and hypnosis will also be discussed.
1 credit hour
This course is only available to students who have been accepted into a Rutgers program. For the most current course description visit http://shrp.rutgers.edu