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Local Anesthetics in Dentistry

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Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with a comparative perspective on the use of local anesthetics.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Outline the history of local anesthetics.
  • Compare and contrast ester-type and amide-type local anesthetics.
  • Describe the basic neurophysiologic mechanisms of action of local anesthetics.
  • List the most common local anesthetics used in dentistry today, including pharmacologic properties and contraindications.
  • Discuss the available topical anesthetics used in conjunction with local anesthetics in dentistry.
  • Analyze the action of buffering solutions and anesthetic reversal agents.

About the Author/Presenter 
Mark J. Szarejko, DDS, FAGD, received his dental degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985. He received fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1994.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details): 
Dental AGD Code: 340

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