2025 Courses and Events

Course #: 3240
Date: 11/30/2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP, CDE, CPMP

Topic: Anesthesia and Sedation
Tuition: $60.00
Credits: 3
AGD Number: 340 - Anesthesia and Pain Mana
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Administrative Staff, Lab Technicians, Spouse, Educator, Nurse, Doctor

Description:

Effective management of odontogenic pain is a cornerstone of dental practice, and local anesthesia plays a critical role in patient comfort and care. However, improper administration of local anesthetics can lead to serious, even life-threatening, systemic complications. This course provides a comprehensive review of the pharmacology and therapeutic application of local anesthetic agents commonly used in dentistry. Through case-based learn- ing, participants will explore how to assess patient needs, safely administer anesthetics, and optimize pain control while minimizing risk. Special focus will be placed on vasoconstrictors, their clinical indications, and precautions for patients with underlying health conditions.

Learn to:

• explain the basic mechanism of action of local anesthetic agents
• differentiate between the two major classes of local anesthetics in terms of distribution, metabolism, adverse effects, drug interactions, and contraindications
• discuss the rationale for using vasoconstrictors in anesthetic solutions and their implications in patients with systemic health conditions
• identify the most used local anesthetic combinations in dentistry and the clinical rationale for their use in specific scenarios

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