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Scaling to new Heights with Needle Free Subgingival Anesthesia
March 27 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm EDT
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Pain experienced during periodontal procedures can lead to irregular attendance, cancellations and poor oral health outcomes1. Managing gingival discomfort is essential and can be achieved with needle-free anesthesia (NSA). Join Sarah, a bilingual independent dental hygiene practitioner, in this exciting case-study based course as she shares her experiences with NSA and how to enhance the overall patient experience and the success of your dental hygiene treatment outcomes. The course will include an anesthesia overview, NSA dosage, delivery, clinical images, and personal anecdotes.
1. Stein Duker LI, Grager M, Giffin W, Hikita N, Polido JC. The relationship between dental fear and anxiety, general anxiety/fear, sensory over-responsivity, and oral health behaviors and outcomes: a conceptual model. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(4):2380. doi:10.3390/ijerph19042380. PMID: 35206566; PMCID:PMC8872083.
Course Objectives:
- Compare injectable and non-injectable anesthesia for periodontal debridement and discuss their benefits and limitations.
- Describe how the application of NSA impacts the delivery of patient care and time management. Learn how to maximize the anesthesia effect.
- Examine how patient-operator positioning, HVE use, and communication can improve the patient’s overall experience and acceptance of periodontal treatments.
