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

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