Local Anesthesia For The Dental Hygienist

Prepare for practice with the only book on local anesthesia written specifically for dental hygienists! Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 2nd Edition, provides complete instructions for the safe and effective administration of local anesthesia. Written by noted dental hygiene educator Demetra Logothetis, the first edition won a 2012 PROSE Honorable Mention award. This edition adds a new chapter on children and adolescent patients, plus new coverage of anesthetic agents and advanced techniques. With colorful and detailed illustrations showing dental anatomy and hundreds of clinical photos of injection techniques, as well as discussions of the Human Needs Paradigm to promote patient-centered care, this reference prepares you for success on board exams and confidence in practice. Clear, approachable writing style makes it easier to learn proper techniques and gain confidence, acknowledging not only the patient’s fear of injection but also the fears of the inexperienced clinician. An outstanding art program features more than 500 full-color photographs and illustrations. Technique and Procedures boxes provide illustrated, step-by-step instructions for performing specific procedures, including indications, contraindications, nerves and teeth affected, operator and patient positioning, insertion point, penetration, amount of anesthetic, and working time. Color-coded anesthesia boxes match the color scheme developed and used by the ADA (American Dental Association) and help in choosing the best agent for the type of anesthesia required, providing images, selection tips, precautions, and maximum dosing information. Review questions at the end of each chapter provide the opportunity to assess your understanding, and the Evolve companion website provides a 55-question mock examination and chapter practice quizzes. Case studies make it easier to apply concepts to the clinical setting and to develop problem-solving skills. Dental Hygiene Considerations boxes summarize key points and tips for optimal care. Key terms are highlighted within the text and defined in the glossary. Learning objectives begin each chapter and set goals for what you will accomplish; they also help you study for examinations. A focus on the Human Needs Theory relates the administration of local anesthesia and dental hygiene care to the eight human needs. Summary tables and boxes help you review and study concepts, procedures, and techniques. Expert author Demetra Logothetis is a dental hygiene educator with 20 years of experience teaching local anesthesia and pain control. End-of-chapter resources include lists of current, evidence-based literature for further research or study.

Axon Hillock (Summation Zone) -- Axon -- Output Zone (Synaptic Knobs) -- Peripheral Nerve Anatomy -- Myelinated Nerve -- Nonmyelinated Nerve -- Classification of Nerve Fibers -- Neurophysiology -- Depolarization and Firing Thresholds -- Repolarization -- Return to Resting State -- MODE OF ACTION OF LOCAL ANESTHETICS -- II - Local and Topical Anesthetic Agents -- 3 - Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents -- INTRODUCTION -- CHEMISTRY -- ROUTES OF DELIVERY -- PHARMACODYNAMICS OF LOCAL ANESTHETIC DRUGS -- Infection in the Area of Injection -- Buffering of Local Anesthetics

Written by a dental hygienist for dental hygienists, this unique, patient-centered resource is tailored to your specific role and needs, presenting exactly the information you need to know on local anesthesia administration. Detailed instructions and full-color photographs illustrate specific injection techniques; colorful illustrations clearly depict dental anatomy; and numerous case studies make it easier for you to apply knowledge to real-life situations and develop essential problem-solving skills.

NEW! Updated information is provided on local anesthesia guidelines. NEW! Videos of 15 local anesthesia procedures on the Evolve website demonstrate how to perform procedures. NEW! Updated clinical photos are added to show examples of both proper and improper technique. NEW! Updated case studies, procedure boxes, and multiple-choice review questions allow you to measure your progress.

Prepare for practice with the only book on local anesthesia written specifically for dental hygienists! Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 2nd Edition, provides complete instructions for the safe and effective administration of local anesthesia. Written by noted dental hygiene educator Demetra Logothetis, the first edition won a 2012 PROSE Honorable Mention award. This edition adds a new chapter on children and adolescent patients, plus new coverage of anesthetic agents and advanced techniques. With colorful and detailed illustrations showing dental anatomy and hundreds of clinical photos of injection techniques, as well as discussions of the Human Needs Paradigm to promote patient-centered care, this reference prepares you for success on board exams and confidence in practice.Clear, approachable writing style makes it easier to learn proper techniques and gain confidence, acknowledging not only the patient s fear of injection but also the fears of the inexperienced clinician.An outstanding art program features more than 500 full-color photographs and illustrations."Technique and Procedures "boxes provide illustrated, step-by-step instructions for performing specific procedures, including indications, contraindications, nerves and teeth affected, operator and patient positioning, insertion point, penetration, amount of anesthetic, and working time.Color-coded anesthesia boxes match the color scheme developed and used by the ADA (American Dental Association) and help in choosing the best agent for the type of anesthesia required, providing images, selection tips, precautions, and maximum dosing information.Review questions at the end of each chapter provide the opportunity to assess your understanding, and the Evolve companion website provides a 55-question mock examination and chapter practice quizzes.Case studies make it easier to apply concepts to the clinical setting and to develop problem-solving skills."Dental Hygiene Considerations" boxes summarize key points and tips for optimal care.Key terms are highlighted within the text and defined in the glossary.Learning objectives begin each chapter and set goals for what you will accomplish; they also help you study for examinations.A focus on the Human Needs Theory relates the administration of local anesthesia and dental hygiene care to the eight human needs.Summary tables and boxes help you review and study concepts, procedures, and techniques.Expert author Demetra Logothetis is a dental hygiene educator with 20 years of experience teaching local anesthesia and pain control.End-of-chapter resources include lists of current, evidence-based literature for further research or study. NEW! "Local Anesthesia for the Child and Adolescent" chapter focuses on the delivery techniques and administration protocol needed for pediatric and adolescent patients.NEW! Advanced local anesthetic techniques include the Vazirani-Akinosi mandibular block, intraseptal injections, and pre-puncture technique for the C-CLAD.NEW! Coverage of dynamic and emerging topics include newer anesthetic agents, buffering of anesthetics, determination of drug dosages, armamentarium and syringe preparation, maxillary and mandibular injection techniques and fulcrums, and information on electronic devices and new equipment.NEW clinical photos show basic and advanced injection techniques for maxillary and mandibular anesthesia, and new illustrations depict dental anatomy. "

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For courses in Pain Control, Local Anesthesia in Dentistry, and Nitrous Oxide Sedation (minimal sedation) in Dentistry. Local Anesthesia for Dental Professionals, 2/e provides a user-friendly, primary resource for instructors and students of pain control. This text is appropriate for both dental and dental hygiene students and provides step-by-step instructions that are also useful to practicing clinicians seeking to improve their skills or learn new injection techniques. In addition to the superb illustrations, step-by-step approach, and easy-to-understand language established in the first edition, the new second edition includes both local anesthesia and nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation. Extensive online resources and a companion technique DVD augment this text, providing a comprehensive resource for students and dental professionals. Teaching and Learning Experience Local Anesthesia for Dental Professionals, 2/e provides unparalleled coverage in a straightforward, user-friendly format. It provides: Comprehensive yet accessible content: The text is an all-in-one resource in local anesthesia for dental and dental hygiene students and professionals. Real-world learning: Chapters present practical expertise, case studies, and resources that will be referenced again and again. Extensive teaching and learning resources: Numerous text features and supplemental materials facilitate both teaching and learning.

A practical, "how-to" guide to safe anesthesia practices in dentistry, Handbook of Local Anesthesia, 6th Edition covers all the latest advances in science, instrumentation, and pain control techniques. From basic concepts to specific injection techniques, from dosage charts to the proper care and handling of equipment, this book provides in-depth, full-color coverage of key anesthesia topics, including specific hazards and errors in technique that may result in complications. Written by Dr. Stanley Malamed, dentistry's leading expert on this subject, Handbook of Local Anesthesia is a valuable reference that will help you prevent, recognize, and manage complications of local anesthesia administration. Videos on an available companion DVD (sold separately) are narrated by Dr. Stanley Malamed, covering topics such as local anesthetic agents, anesthetic injection techniques, potential complications, and risk management. Full-color photographs and line drawings are included throughout the book. In-depth discussions cover the anesthetic agents used in dentistry, along with their clinical actions. Routes of administration are described for all anesthetics. The proper care and handling of equipment is addressed, along with the problems that may be encountered. Requirements for pain control and local anesthesia within various dental specialties are included. Comprehensive information on Articaine is included, a local anesthetic that is gaining widespread use in the United States. Numerous boxes and tables provide a quick reference and comparison of techniques, drugs, and dosages. Dosage charts, injection techniques, information on duration of action, and contraindications for local anesthetics are included at the end of the book for quick reference.

Local Anaesthesia in Dentistry is a practical guide for bothstudents and general practitioners to this essential area ofclinical practice. Highly illustrated in full colour throughout, the book providesclear and practical guidance to the administration of localanaesthesia. The book introduces the reader to the concept of nerveconduction and pain as well as providing an explanation of theanatomy of the trigeminal nerve. Further chapters cover such keyareas of practice as regional anaesthesia, local anaesthesia inchildren, pharmacology, local and systemic complications, generalpractical aspects, the prevention of side effects and legalaspects.