Local Anaesthesia For Dental Hygienists

Local Anaesthesia For Dental Hygienists is organized by The University of British Columbia (UBC) and will be held from Nov 07 - 08, 2025 at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Description:
UBC CDE’s Local Anaesthesia for Dental Hygienists program is a three and a half day course, designed to teach basic and current concepts of local anaesthesia, and administration of local anaesthetic agents. This course is comprised of two sessions. Participants practice on each other, therefore you must consent to receive local anaesthesia and related treatments or you must provide a consenting stand-in for your partner. 

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Describe head and neck anatomy related to the administration of local anaesthetic agents 
• Describe principles of pharmacology related to local anaesthetic agents and adrenergic drugs 
• Demonstrate the various techniques involved in the administration of local anaesthetic agents 
• Explain patient evaluation, complications and office emergencies as related to local anaesthesia.