Written by a dental hygienist for dental hygienists, Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist helps you learn the safe and effective administration of local anesthesia. Coverage is tailored to fit the role and needs of the dental hygienist and promotes patient-centered care by integrating discussions of the Human Needs Paradigm with complete instructions for local anesthesia administration. Full-color photographs illustrate specific injection techniques, and colorful illustrations show dental anatomy. Written by experienced educator Demetra Logothetis, this reference presents material at the right level for dental hygienists and prepares you for success both on your licensure exam and in your career.

Section I: Introduction to Pain Control

Chapter 1. Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: An Introduction
Chapter 2. Neurophysiology
Section II: Local and Topical Anesthetic Agents
Chapter 3. Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents
Chapter 4. Pharmacology of Vasoconstrictors
Chapter 5. Local Anesthetic Agents
Appendix 5-1: Summary of Amide Local Anesthetic Agents and Vasoconstrictors
Chapter 6. Topical Anesthetic Agents
Section III: Patient Assessment
Chapter 7. Preanesthetic Assessment
Appendix 7-1: Medical History Form
Appendix 7-2: Prophylatic Antibiotic Summary
Chapter 8. Determining Drug Doses
Appendix 8-1: Summary of Local Anesthetic Agents and Vasoconstrictors
Section IV: Local Anesthetic Techniques for the Dental Hygienist
Chapter 9. Armamentarium/Syringe Preparation
Chapter 10. Anatomical Consideration for the Administration of Local Anesthetics
Chapter 11. Basic Injection Techniques
Appendix 11-1: Do's and Don ts of Handling Sharps
Chapter 12. Maxillary Nerve Anesthesia
Appendix 12-1: Summary of Maxillary Injections
Chapter 13. Mandibular Nerve Anesthesia
Appendix 13-1: Summary of Mandibular Injections
Section V: Complications, Legal Considerations, Risk Management
Chapter 14. Local Anesthetic Complications
Chapter 15. Legal Considerations and Risk Management
Glossary
Index