January - UBC Dentistry - University of British Columbia

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Saturday and Sunday, April 4th & 5th
DE9138
Friday and Saturday, April 24th & 25th
Local Anaesthesia for Dental Hygienists
This 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. As participants practice on each other,
you must be able to receive local anaesthesia or you must provide a stand-in for
your partner.
SESSION I – (two full days, April 4th & 5th) consists of didactic
information, instruction, and application of clinical techniques.
SESSION II – (April 24th evening and April 25th full day)
consists of written and clinical evaluations.
NOTE: During the interval between Session I and Session II, participants
must practice the techniques under the personal observation of
their employing dentist.
If you are from out of province, it is your responsibility to make
arrangements to complete your practicum in British Columbia or in
a jurisdiction where dental hygienists may legally administer local
anaesthetic agents.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe head and neck anatomy related to the administration of
local anaesthetic agents.
2. Describe principles of pharmacology related to local anaesthetic
agents and adrenergic drugs.
3. Demonstrate the various techniques involved in the administration
of local anaesthetic agents.
4. Explain patient evaluation, complications and office emergencies
as related to local anaesthesia.
NOTE: “Handbook of Local Anaesthesia (5th Edition),” by Dr. Stanley
Malamed is the textbook for the course and should be reviewed
prior to the course. A self aspirating syringe is also provided to each
participant on the first day of the course.
Participants must successfully complete the program prior to
being eligible for a change in registration status by the College of
Dental Hygienists of British Columbia to administer local anaesthetic
agents.
Saturday, April 18th
DE9312
If You Can’t Beat’em, Enjoy Them & But Aren’t They Just Baby Teeth
Dr. Greg Psaltis
If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Enjoy Them
(Behavior Management from a new perspective)
This fun program covers all aspects of Behavior Management, which is far more
than simply “controlling the child” in a dental setting. Emphasis is on the behavior
of the provider, which ultimately enables the child to succeed in a dental setting.
Techniques for handling the child are covered (some with video footage), as well
as specific techniques for altering negative behaviors, such as needle-phobia,
gagging, etc. This participation program helps the audience understand the
child’s view-point in the dental setting. There is material on how to effectively deal
with parents and help make them a part of the success of the child’s experience
rather than a detriment. Three-hour format: This shorter version covers the main
points in the longer program, but without as much time spent on the specific
negative behaviors or video footage.
But Aren’t They Just Baby Teeth
You’ve heard these words before and can’t help thinking to yourself, “Oh no,