Apr 20, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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DNH 235: Management of Dental Pain and Anxiety


Credits: 2

Provides a study of anxiety and pain management techniques used in dental care. Students will understand the necessary theory to appropriately treat, plan and successfully administer topical anesthesia, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. Includes the components of pain, pain control mechanisms, topical anesthesia, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia.

Prerequisites: DNH 115  and DNH 120  
Co-requisites: DNH 216 DNH 214 , or DNA 110 
Lecture Hours: 1 hour
Recitation/Laboratory Hours: 2 hours
Total Hours: 3 hours
This course can also be combined with licensed dental hygienists who are taking the Workforce class to certify them in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen anxiolysis.



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