VT19 - Oh My Nerves, Regional Anesthesia for Dentistry

Monday, February 20, 2023

4:35 PM – 5:25 PM

Location: Lagoon H, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) (she/her/hers)

Owner and Educator
Pawsitive Dental Education
Easton, WA, United States

Handouts

Moderator(s)

James Barclay, LATG

Veterinary Technician
Devine, TX, United States

Specialty Veterinary Technician Session: Commonly performed nerve block techniques will be discussed along with safety and efficacy of dental nerve blocks in dogs and cats. Videos will support learning on how to perform these blocks safely.

Learning Objectives:

What are the most common nerve blocks used in veterinary dentistry today?
Understand the drug options for dental regional anesthesia and doses, benefits vs. risks.
Learn the anatomy and methods for performing dental nerve blocks on canine and feline patients
Client education on why we perform nerve blocks for dentistry.