DHY 230 - Management of Dental Pain (2 Credit Hours)
Offered in Summer Terms (2-0-1)
This course prepares dental hygiene students to safely and effectively manage dental pain using local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation, in accordance with Michigan practice regulations. Emphasis is placed on pharmacology, patient assessment, administration techniques, and the prevention and management of complications. Students will engage in simulations and gain clinical experience by administering anesthetics to peers and patients under supervision, with a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care and professional standards.
Prerequisite (s): DHY 122, DHY 145, DHY 146, DHY 150, DHY 160
Co-requisite (s): DHY 132, DHY 148, DHY 149, DHY 210
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