STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Identify different types of syringes, needles and anesthetic containers.

 II.     Name the different parts of the syringe, needle, and dental cartridge.

 III.    List additional components to the anesthetic armamentarium.

 IV.     Properly assemble the armamentarium.

 V.      Taking anatomical differences into consideration, demonstrate to clinical competency the different local and regional nerve block techniques.

 VI.     Explain the neurophysiologic actions of local anesthetics in the anesthetized individual.

 VII.    Explain the pharmacology of local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors.

 VIII.   Differentiate the clinical actions of specific anesthetic agents.

 IX.     Evaluate the patient¿s physical and psychological condition

 X       List local and systemic complications that could arise from use of local anesthetics.

 XI.     Describe emergencies that may occur from the administration of local anesthetics and recommended emergency response.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      The Drugs

         A.      Neurophysiology

         B.      Pharmacology of local anesthetics

         C.      Pharmacology of vasoconstrictors

         D.      Clinical action of specific agents

 II.     The Armamentarium

         A.      The syringe

         B.      The needle

         C.      The Cartridge

         D.      Additional armamentarium

         E.      Preparation of the armamentarium

 III.    Techniques of Regional Anesthesia in Dentistry

         A.      Physical and psychological evaluation

         B.      Basic injection technique

         C.      Anatomical considerations

         D.      Techniques of maxillary anesthesia

         E.      Techniques of mandibular anesthesia

         F.      Supplemental injection techniques

         G.      Local anesthetic considerations in dental specialties

 IV.     Complications, Questions, and Future Trends

         A.      Local complications

         B.      Systemic complications

         C.      Future trends in pain control

         D.      Questions