Anxiolysis and Relative Analgesia (N20) in Modern Dental Practica

Course Information

Many of our patients are quite anxious about seeking and receiving dental treatment. In fact, it may lead to some people avoiding dental care completely until excruciating pain gives them no choice. Dentists should be able to provide alternatives to control a patient’s anxiety and to assist them to receive treatment. All participants will have the opportunity to administer and experience the full range of effects of relative analgesia using nitrous oxide-oxygen, and after completing the course, will feel confident in setting up and administering this agent. Topics include: 1. The basis of pain and anxiety 2. Review of basic life support 3. The utilisation of nitrous oxide sedation