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This 24-hour continuing education course provides dental hygienists with the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills required to safely and effectively administer local anesthesia. The curriculum covers neurophysiology, pharmacology of anesthetics and vasoconstrictors, and comprehensive head and neck anatomy. Participants will learn proper injection techniques for both maxillary and mandibular arches, patient assessment protocols, and the management of local and systemic complications. The program includes 16 hours of didactic instruction followed by an 8-hour intensive clinical experience for hands-on application of anesthetic delivery. Contact us at 704-418-1710 or athenadentalsolutions@gmail.com for clinic dates. Athena Dental Solutions is an ADA/CERP and AGD/Pace recognized provider. This course meets NCSBDE requirements for your initial licensure to administer local anesthetic agents. Our course is also recognized in many US states. Some states do require additional clinic hours or checkoffs which we can adapt our course to meet. We also have an approved course for GA hygienists.
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