Safe & Effective Local Anesthetic Administration Refresher: Theory & Practical Update

Course facilitators: 

Alison Grant, Tutor Dental Hygienist 

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This course provides both theoretical & practical training in local anaesthesia. It covers ethical & legal responsibilities within current professional guidelines, as well as a review of local anaesthetic solutions & equipment. Participants will revisit relevant anatomy & techniques for local infiltration & inferior alveolar nerve block, alongside common complications, contraindications & troubleshooting. 

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The practical component includes hands-on opportunity to deliver local anaesthetic to phantom head models in a clinical setting. This focuses on patient & site preparation, identification of anatomical landmarks, & the delivery of effective pre- & post-operative instructions.