Chapter 1 - Perspectives on LA for Dental Professionals

Question 1

1. Identify a variety of LA providers in North America.

Answer 1

Dentists and RDHs in most states, and mid-level a/o expanded function providers.

Question 2

2. Identify and discuss the importance of the fundamentals of pain management.

Answer 2

Providing safe, effective, and appropriate pain control

Question 3

3. Identify and discuss the responsibilities of local anesthesia providers.

Answer 3

Responsibilities include:
- comprehensive assessment
- recognizing & responding to patient factors
- integrating evidence-base knowledge
- understanding relevant drugs/effects/contra indications
- developing clinical decision-making skills and mastering a wide variety of techniques and appropriate modifications

Question 4

Q1-3: Define the term troubleshooting as it relates to the administration of local anesthesia.

Answer 4

A1-3: Troubleshooting is the ability to critically assess and resolve anesthesia inadequacies in order to provide comfortable patient care.