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.
Instructor
Amanda Richardson
Course Dates
Spring: January 5-March 6 or 7, 2026 (registration deadline - January 2, 2026)
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.