This module focuses on the theories of pain control and anatomy of the head. This module will cover pain perception and pain reaction, pain reaction threshold and pain pathways. In addition the module will cover methods of pain control and psychological aspects, techniques of preoperative and operative pain and anxiety control.
This module also is a review of the anatomy necessary for local anesthesia. It is not a complete anatomy course. This is a review and should stimulate to use other sources to study in the areas that you feel deficient.
Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:
Chapter 1 Local Anesthesia in Dental Hygiene Practice: An Introduction
Chapter 2 Neurophysiology
Chapter 10 Anatomy