2017-18 Virginia Western Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-18 Virginia Western Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]



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DNH 235 - Management of Dental Pain and Anxiety in the Dental Office

(2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): DNH 115 , DNH 120 , and DNH 216 .

Offered in the summer semester.

Provides a study of anxiety and pain management techniques used in dental care. Students will understand the necessary theory to appropriately treat, plan and successfully administer topical anesthesia, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. Includes the components of pain, pain control mechanisms, topical anesthesia, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.



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