Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists L-Permit Certification

This 40-hour training course is designed to prepare the licensed dental hygienist for the written certification examination for the Administration of Local Anesthesia administered by the Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examiners (NERB) in compliance with the regulations of the Board of Registration in Dentistry, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. This course includes: The basic science of local anesthetics

Anatomy of the head, neck, and oral cavity including osseous and neuro anatomy

Selection and preparation of armamentaria

Pharmacology of local anesthetic and vasoconstrictors

Techniques for administration of local anesthetic agents

Medical and legal management of complications

Prevention and management of medical emergencies

Infection control techniques