Local Anesthesia and Pain Control (DHYG 4033) is designed to instruct licensed Dental Hygienists in the art and science of local anesthesia. The course encompasses pre-anesthetic evaluation of the patient, management of the medically compromised patient, physiology and pharmacology of local anesthetics, and the management of medical emergencies.
The course entails eight weeks of didactic, online learning (24 hours) and one day (eight hours) of on-site clinical practice. Students are expected to be present in the ULM Dental Hygiene Clinic for the clinical portion on the final day.
Upcoming Course Dates
Fall 2026:
August 10-October 2/3, 2026
Spring 2027:
January 4-March 5/6, 2027
Registration opens July 1, 2026, for these classes
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Required textbook:
Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist, 3rd edition
Author: Demetra Logothetis, RDH, MS,
(ISBN # 9780323718561) (ebook ISBN: 9780323733724)
*Print edition or e-book acceptable.
Required Clinicals Attire:
- Scrubs
- Closed-toe shoes
- Lab jacket
- Safety glasses
*All other necessary materials are provided for the lab.
Course Price: $1,200.00
*Before registering for this course
Send PDFs of Dental Hygiene State License and proof of active CPR training to the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, ced@ulm.edu. Once received, the office will contact the participant to complete registration.
Location:
Online Instruction
August 1-October 2/3, 2026 via Canvas
Enrolled students will receive Canvas login instructions via email on or the day before the first class day.
Onsite Clinicals (Clinicals attire REQUIRED. See above.)
Caldwell Hall, Room 218
October 2 or 3, 2026 (exact date to be announced)
8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Scrubs
- Closed-toe shoes
- Lab jacket
- Safety glasses
Before registering for this course, send PDFs of Dental Hygiene State License and proof of active CPR training to the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, ced@ulm.edu. Once received, the office will contact the participant to complete registration.
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