Table of Contents
Part I – Introduction to Pain Control
Chapter 1 – Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice
Chapter 2 – Neurophysiology
Part 2 – Local and Topical Anesthetic Agents
Chapter 3 – Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Agents
Chapter 4 – Pharmacology of Vasocontrictors
Chapter 5 – Local Anesthetic Agents
Chapter 6 – Topical Anesthetic Agents
Part 3 – Patient Assessment
Chapter 7 – Preanesthetic Assessment
Chapter 8 – Determining Drug Dosages
Part 4 – Local Anesthetic Techniques for the Dental Hygienist
Chapter 9 – Armamentarium/Syringe Preparation
Chapter 10 – Anatomic Considerations for Local Anesthesia Administration
Chapter 11 – Basic Injection Techniques
Chapter 12 – Maxillary Anesthesia
Chapter 13 – Mandibular Anesthesia
Chapter 14 – Local Anesthesia for the Child and Adolescent
Part 5 – Complications, Legal Considerations, and Risk Management
Chapter 15 – Local Anesthetic Complications
Chapter 16 – Legal Considerations and Risk Management
Glossary
