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Dental Anesthetics and the Hygienist
Commercial Supporter: DirectaDentalGroup
Making patients comfortable during treatment is of utmost concern for dental hygienists. Options for pain management include both topical and injectable anesthesia. This Inside Dental Hygiene eBook covers the key fundamentals of pain management. A CE article reviews various non-injectable options. An additional article explores how using a tailored approach for each patient is often the most desirable approach. Download to earn 2 FREE CEU now!
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CE: The Evolving World of Non-Injectable Anesthesia
Tina Clarke, RDH, MEd, FADHA
Needle-free anesthesia continues to be the first choice of patients for multiple dental procedures, with many different delivery techniques and modalities available. This article covers the various non-injectable pharmacological options, including benzocaine; lidocaine; a combination of lidocaine and prilocaine; a combination of benzocaine, tetracaine, and butamben; and dyclonine hydrochloride. A non-pharmacological option for pain management involving transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is also described.
Credits: 2 Self-Study CEU
Cost: $0
Provider: AEGIS Publications, LLC
A Few Notes on Numbing
Stephanie A. Pajot, RDH, BS
Topical and injectable anesthetics of varying kinds are essential components of the dental armamentarium. When the patient is comfortable, the hygienist is better able to provide superior treatment. This article describes why a using a tailored approach for each patient is beneficial.
