Local Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry

COURSE NUMBER: 325

Jayakumar Jayaraman, BDS, MDS, FDSRCS, MS, PhD

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

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One of the most important and challenging aspects of child behavior management is the control of pain. This course will teach the clinician how to administer an effective, and safe local anesthesia injection to a child or an adult.

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Overview

Intended Audience:
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students
Date Course Online:
Sep 1, 2008
Last Revision Date:
Feb 10, 2025
Course Expiration Date:
Feb 9, 2028
Cost:
Free
Method:
Self-instructional
AGD Subject Code(s):
430, 340
Technical Requirements:
Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:

Define local anesthesia and the properties of local anesthetic agents.
Calculate appropriate weight dosages of topical and injectable local anesthetic agents.
List contraindications for local anesthesia.
Discuss drug-to-drug interactions.
Explain medical considerations in administering local anesthetic agents.
List armamentarium for local anesthesia administration.
Describe preparation of the pediatric patient prior to injection.
Describe techniques for block, infiltration, palatal, and intraligamentary anesthesia.
Manage local anesthesia complications.

Disclaimers

P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.

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Author(s)

Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge Dr. Steven Schwartz for his contributions to previous iterations of this course. Dr. Schwartz passed away on October 25, 2018. His impact on dental professionals through CE courses such as this one is appreciated and will be missed.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

Dr. Jayakumar Jayaraman reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. He has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

jayakumar83@hotmail.com

Dr. Jayaraman is a Board certified Pediatric Dentist with clinical and research training from India, Hong Kong, England and the United States. He obtained master’s degrees in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Hong Kong and the Unive...

Submission Information

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Recognition

Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY

Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.

8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886

AADH Approved Program Provider

Procter & Gamble is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.