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Local anaesthesia in dentistry

Expiry Date
: 01/06/2028
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
Rating
: 4/4

Review of the basic principles of safe and efficient use of local anaesthesia in dentistry

Keywords: Local anaesthesia, techniques, indications, contraindications, complications, pain management, nerve landmarks, pharmacology

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to review the safe and efficient use of local anaesthesia in dentistry.

Editor's comments:
Safe and effective delivery of local anaesthesia is a critical modality in dental practice for the management of pain during the performance of dental procedures. A good knowledge base of the anatomical course and landmarks of nerves, pharmacology of local anaesthetics, their indications, contraindications, and how to prevent and manage complications is essential. Dentists also need to have the competencies for the safe and effective application of different local anaesthesia techniques.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The pharmacology, indications and contraindications of local anaesthesia in dentistry.
  2. The anatomical course of the nerves supplying the oral cavity.
  3. Local anaesthesia techniques used in dentistry.
  4. Prevention of potential complications with local anaesthesia.


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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