Local Infiltration Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Analgesia

Fall 2007 - Spring 2008

On-Line Certification Course for Dental Hygienists

Course Description:

This course is offered in response to recent changes in New York State’s Dental Hygiene Law and Regulations.  The Board of Regents established requirements for licensed dental hygienists to obtain a restricted certificate to administer local infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia in the practice of dental hygiene under the personal supervision of a licensed dentist.  Upon the successful completion of this course, the dental hygienist will be able to apply for certification through the New York State Education Department.

The required 45 hours are divided into 30 hours of web enhanced and classroom instruction (didactic component) and 15 hours of clinical experiences. The web-enhanced course is designed for the hygienist who prefers independent learning strategies. Study guides for each textbook, course schedules, and requirements will be available on-line. Lecture material in the format of power point presentations of specific topic areas will be provided.  Instructors will respond to short questions via email.  Additional discussion time will be allotted on campus for clarification of topics as needed.

If you are pregnant, have uncontrolled high blood pressure or are otherwise unable or unwilling to be a patient, please do not register for this course. 35 credit (contact) hours will be awarded at the completion of this course. 

Prerequisites:  In order to attend this course, participants are required to show proof of current CPR/BLS certification for health care professionals and proof of current New York Dental Hygiene Licensure and registration prior to the initial class meeting. All participants are required to take and record blood pressure and follow the latest infection control standards.  An email address is required at time of registration.

Attendance is required at all classes (didactic and clinical).

Fall  2007 dates:  November 10-11 and 17-18, 2007 

Course Schedule:  Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

                              Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Spring 2008 dates:  April 5-6 and 12-13, 2008   

Course Schedule:  Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

                              Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location:  Sessions will be held in Fitzgibbons Hall, Room 151 and the DHYG Clinic. 

Course Instructors: 

Barrie A. Montross, RDH, MDPH, Course Coordinator

Marianne T. Belles, RDH, MS

Stephen DeMarco, DMD

Geoffrey Gamache, DDS

Karen S. Karins, RDH, BS

Jeremy Messier, DDS

Elizabeth A. Riccio, DDS

Christopher Walsh, DDS