Dental anesthesia for medical providers: A novel interprofessional course
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Physician Assistant Education
Abstract
Purpose To limit the use of opioids for nontraumatic dental conditions in emergency settings, the physician assistant (PA) and dental faculty at A.T. Still University designed a course that teaches PA students to administer dental anesthesia. Methods Dental faculty and teacher assistants taught PA students proper dental anesthesia. The course consisted of a recorded, prelaboratory lecture and in-person lab. During the laboratory, students rotated through 3 stations where they reviewed dental anatomy, practiced injections on dental anesthesia manikins, and simulated injections on student volunteers using the Safe-D-Needle. Students completed verbal and hands-on assessments. Results Ninety-seven percent of students passed the assessments on their first attempt. Course evaluations suggested the course had a positive effect on students’ attitudes toward oral pain management. Conclusion This educational model allowed PAs to expand their emergency medicine toolbox. In the future, this model should be adapted to incorporate other healthcare professionals as well.
First Page
257
Last Page
260
DOI
10.1097/JPA.0000000000000389
Publication Date
12-1-2021
Recommended Citation
Howell, Scott Emil Irving; Jafferbhoy, Hennah; Trombly, Colleen; Thompson, Jesse; and Knutson, Linda, "Dental anesthesia for medical providers: A novel interprofessional course" (2021). ASDOH Faculty Publications. 304.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/asdoh-faculty/304