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This advanced continuing education program is designed for dentists and dental hygienists seeking to master the complexities of local anesthesia in clinical practice. The curriculum covers the pharmacological properties of esters and amides, vasoconstrictor dynamics, and relevant head and neck neuroanatomy. Participants will study advanced delivery techniques, including the Gow-Gates and Vazirani-Akinosi blocks, while focusing on patient-specific medical considerations. Professional protocols for managing complications and systemic toxicity (LAST) are detailed to ensure high standards of patient safety and emergency preparedness in the dental office. This course meets the requirements for the annual review of local anesthetics and medical emergencies. Completion of this self-paced course confers 2 CE hours credit. Athena Dental Solutions is an ADA/CERP and AGD/Pace recognized provider.
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