1.
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Describe pain, its causes and control. (I)
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2.
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Safely assemble and prepare the armamentarium for local anesthesia.
(V)
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3.
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Demonstrate a knowledge of the anatomical considerations in the
relationship between the structure of the skull and the trigeminal
nerve. (II)
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4.
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Describe local anesthetics, anesthetic solutions, their properties,
complications, and contraindications. (III)
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5.
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Identify common vasoconstrictors, their properties, considerations,
and contraindications. (IV)
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6.
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Describe the actions of local anesthetics, other than their ability to
block conduction in nerve axons in the peripheral nervous system.
(III)
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7.
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Demonstrate proficiency in taking and interpreting the physical and
psychological aspects of the medical history as it relates to the
administration of local anesthetics, the choice of technique, and the
agents used. (VI)
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8.
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Identify local and systemic complications that may arise when using
local anesthetics as well as the prevention and management of such
complications. (VIII)
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9.
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Describe the special needs of pain control techniques relevant to
dental specialties. (IX)
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10.
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Demonstrate safe and appropriate injections on all patient/clients in
need of local anesthetics. (VII)
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11.
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Demonstrate the ability to accurately determine the need for and the
appropriate pain control method on all patients/clients. (I) (VII)
(IX)
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12.
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Prepare and maintain the dental equipment necessary for nitrous oxide
oxygen sedation. (X)
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13.
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Describe the properties, considerations, and contraindications of
nitrous oxide in the human body. (XI)
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14.
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Demonstrate the ability to safely administer nitrous oxide to
patient/client. (XII)
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