Local Anaesthesia Update for Dental Therapists and Hygienists. Tips and Tricks for Effective LA (NW250603)

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SubjectAnaesthesia
DescriptionJoin our face-to-face course for a comprehensive update on local anesthetics. Examine the practical aspects of positioning and placement to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Additional information

Registration from 9.15

*Please note that although you will have the opportunity to practice positioning and placement you will not be able to actually inject.  

Lunch will not be provided on this course, however there are facilities to buy food near by.

VenueNorth West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeTuesday 3 June 2025, 09:30 to 15:30
LecturerChristine Macleavy  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Therapist, or Hygienists, or Orthodontic Therapist

Development outcomeA, C, D
Course styleHands-on
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours5:00
Cost£50.00 (£50.00 surcharge for users whose user group is group c: non nhs dcp)
Aims

Update knowledge of local anaesthetics in order to make informed choices for best practice.

Objectives
  • Identify new techniques for painless delivery
  • Review Local anaesthetic risks and controversies
  • Explain the contents of a local anaesthetic cartridge and the importance of understanding medical histories and drug reactions
  • Explore problem solving - what to do when your local anaesthetic fails?
Learning outcomes

Delegates will be able to Identify which local anaesthetic to use when the patient has a medical condition and apply confidence in delivering painless injections.