Video: Local anaesthesia – tips and techniques

Course Details

Hours
1 hour towards your annual CPD requirement
CPD development outcome
C
Author
Azim Malik
First Upload
01/03/2023
Professional interest(s)
Course details

Azim Malik presents the second webinar in a periodontal series, in partnership with Edudent Academy. Part two focuses on local anaesthesia – and provides information on direct access and who can prescribe and administer anaesthetic.

Aims and objectives

To provide a refresher on oral anatomy and innervation of the maxillary and mandibular tissues, as well as an understanding of pharmacology and mode of action of local anaesthetics. Techniques for maxillary and mandibular anaesthesia, and tips to minimise discomfort will be offered and different types of anaesthetics and their advantages and disadvantages will be discussed. In addition, this webinar will provide an understanding of the current UK legislation with regards to who can prescribe and administer anaesthetic.

Relevant For:

Dentist
Dental therapist
Dental hygienist
Orthodontic therapist
Clinical dental technician
Dental nurse
Orthodontic nurse
Specialist