DNHY 1316 - Pain Control for the Dental Hygienist Theory

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: DNHY 1210, DNHY 1212, DNHY 1214 and DNHY 1215 all with grade of C or better.

Corequisites: BIOL 1400, DNHY 1314, DNHY 1315 DNHY 1317, DNHY 1318, and DNHY 1319

(replaces but does not equate to DNHY 1310)

This course explores a working knowledge of theoretical applications of the various physical, chemical, and psychological modalities intended for pain and anxiety management. Students acquire an in-depth pharmaceutical understanding of the common local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors used in dentistry.

Billable Contact Hours: 2

When Offered: Spring/Summer semester only

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Transfer Possibilities
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to select appropriate methods to control pain.

Objectives:

Explain methods to address patient anxiety.
Explain uses for topical and noninjectable anesthetics.
Identify intraoral landmarks involved in the administration of local anesthetics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain an analgesia method based on a patient’s needs.

Objectives:

Discuss pain control techniques according to legal and ethical standards and state board regulations.
Discuss management of local and systemic complications from the administration of local anesthesia.
Discuss the use of items in local anesthesia armamentarium.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will explain professional behaviors in accordance with the Dental Hygiene Practice Act.

Objectives:

Discuss HIPAA compliance in the clinical setting.
Discuss accurate documentation of clinical findings.
Discuss accurate documentation of patient services.
Discuss management techniques for medical emergencies that occur in the dental practice.
Discuss the permitted functions for administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide on a partner in accordance with the State of Michigan laws.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)

Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Introduction to Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist; Legal Considerations
Pharmacology of Local Anesthesia; Medical Emergencies
Neurophysiology
Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors
Clinical Action of Specific Agents/Topical Anesthetics
Physical and Psychological Evaluation (MIDTERM)
Anatomic Considerations; Basic Injection Techniques
Supplemental Injection Techniques; Problems in Achieving Pain Control
Maxillary Anesthesia
Mandibular Anesthesia
Nitrous Oxide
Anesthesia for Specialists; Recent and Future Trends in Anesthesia

Primary Faculty
Marriott, Brenda
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Ellis, Barbara
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Primary Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088