Assist with Anesthetic Delivery

Dental Assisting

Materials Included

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Video
Anatomy
Simulation
Quiz

This course explains the dental assistant’s role in knowing and understanding the various anesthetic solutions and techniques used when administering local anesthesia.

Overview

The use of anesthesia has become an important part of dental practice and has been fundamental in offering oral healthcare to individuals who may have otherwise been left untreated.

This course discusses a variety of pain and anxiety control procedures that are available for use in dentistry. The most commonly used method of pain control is local anesthetic agents, which have been essential in decreasing pain and discomfort during dental treatment. Local anesthetics help manage pain by injecting an anesthetic solution near the nerve where dental treatment is to take place.

This course explains the dental assistant’s role in knowing and understanding the various anesthetic solutions and techniques used when administering local anesthesia. The dental assistant will also understand how to properly prepare, safely transfer, and care for the aspirating syringe and other items needed for the procedure.

You’ll learn

the most common methods of anesthesia in dental practice
relevant medical terminology
important safety considerations
pre-procedure and post-procedure considerations
correct recording and reporting procedures
how to prepare anesthetic for delivery
to understand the different injection sites and which needles are appropriate for each
to visualize the anatomy of the teeth, gums and the nerves surrounding the upper and lower teeth
the common clinical scenarios where anesthetic is utilized
to practice and perfect your skills in the delivery of anesthetic during dental procedures
the impact of the state Dental Practice Act.
much more (see “content details” for more specific information)

Introduction

Step 1 - Preparation

Step 1.1 - Dental assistant preparation

Step 1.2 - Patient preparation

Step 1.3 - Setup of topical anesthetic

Step 2 - Procedure

Step 2.1 - Apply topical anesthetic

Step 2.2 - Prepare aspirating syringe

Step 2.3 - Deliver aspirating syringe

Step 3 - Post-Operative Instructions

Step 3.1 - Post-operative care

Step 3.2 - Patient recovery

Step 4 - Complete the Procedure

Step 4.1 - Discard materials

Step 4.2 - Complete the documentation

Step 4.3 - Disinfect equipment and work area

Step 4.4 - Remove your gloves and wash your hands

List and describe the most common methods of anesthesia in dental practice.
Describe pre-procedure considerations for anesthetic delivery.
Describe and demonstrate the preparation for anesthetic delivery.
Explain the technique for preparing anesthetic for delivery.
Demonstrate the role of the dental assistant in delivery of anesthetic in the dental practice.
Understand the common clinical scenarios where anesthetic is utilized.
Explain the post-procedure process for anesthetic delivery.
Know the correct post-procedure considerations.
Define and demonstrate correct recording and reporting procedures.
Define and use related medical terminology.
Understand the impact of the state Dental Practice Act.
Explain the Patient Privacy Rule (HIPAA), Patient Safety Act, and Patient's Bill of Rights.

The content of this dental assisting module has been written to take into account the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) guidelines.

The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail. Each module contains:

an online simulation (available in Learn and Test modes)
descriptive text, which explains exactly how to perform that particular procedure including key terms and hyperlinks to references
2D images and a 3D model of applied anatomy for that particular topic
a step by step video demonstration by an expert
a quiz
a personal logbook that keeps track of all the modules the learner has studied and how long